Inventory Supervisor M/F

General information

Entity

"With the group's expertise of more than 50 years of experience and a continuous presence on the African continent, Africa Global Logistics South Africa provides end-to-end solutions with in-depth knowledge of the legal and cultural diversities specific to each country. Our powerful integrated global network and sustainable solutions enable innovative and flexible designs in their execution.

AGL South Africa is your gateway throughout Africa, facilitating freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing and distribution activities for many multinational companies."

Reference number

AGL Inventory Supervisor-8783  

Division

Transport & Logistics

Function

FREIGHT FORWARDING - WAREHOUSING

Position title

Inventory Supervisor M/F

Type of contract

PERMANENT

Mission description

Job Purpose
Ensure inventory balances with quantities and location as indicated by the WMS.
Job Function:
AGL South Africa

• Manage system vs actual inventory accuracy.

• Daily cycle counts conducted, and reporting is done on inventory accuracy.

• Ensure first pick availability by ensuring stock location and quantities are correct on the system.

• Monitor stock movement by ensuring departments are recording stock movements in the system.

• Ensure stock is in correct locations to optimise picking and material flows.

• Ensure stock counts are conducted as per company and customer requirements.

• Ensure inventory balances between customer system and Materials Management WMS

• Take action to minimise inventory losses and liabilities associated therewith.

• Ensure VAS (Value Added Service) team is managed including Kitting for specified customers.

• Ensure first pick availability by ensuring stock location and quantities are correct on the system.

• Monitoring of stock movement through the facility by ensuring various departments are recording stock movements in the system.

• Ensure stock is in locations to optimise picking and material flow through the warehouse.

• Conduct regular ABC analysis in order to achieve outcome mentioned desired outcome.

• Ensure Cycle Counts are conducted daily and reporting is done on inventory accuracy.

• Ensure stock counts are conducted as per company and customer requirements.

• Ensure all inventory accuracy targets are met and reported on.

• Ensure inventory match between customer system and AGL WMS, and report on any discrepancies.

• Take actions to minimise inventory losses and the liability associated therewith.

• Ensure that all staff reporting to him/her adhere to the operating procedures and KPi's.

• Compile daily KPI reports on activities in the respective area.

• Ensure that all staff are sufficiently trained and versed in the operation of the system, scanners and processes as required.

• Manage manpower requirements and productivity effectively and avoid unnecessary over time.

• Maintain staff discipline.

• Optimise workload and staff numbers.

• Staff are developed and mentored accordingly to the agreed plan.

• Leave plan compiled to optimize workload and performance.

• Labour staff inducted.

• Timekeeping managed.

• Customer queries resolved.

• Damaged stock inspected and reported as required.

• Warehouse equipment serviced & maintained to required standards.

• Any other tasks as deemed necessary by management.

• Must be available to work overtime when required.

• Must be available for periodic stock takes (compulsory)

• Attend daily toolbox talks.

• Housekeeping

• Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness (Clean Aisle Policy)

• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat.

Profile

Performance Measurement:

• Conduct regular ABC analysis to achieve outcome mentioned above.

• Ensure all inventory accuracy targets are met and reported on

• Compile daily KPI reports on activities in the respective area.
Damages & Claims:

• Claims investigations and resolutions.

• Damaged stock inspected and reported as required.
Staff:

• Ensure all staff reporting to him/her adhere to operating procedures and KPI's.

• Ensure that staff are mentored accordingly to agreed plans, trained and knowledgeable in the operation of the system, scanners and processes.

• Effectively supervise manpower requirements and productivity

• Avoid unnecessary over time and optimise workloads and staff numbers.

• Maintain staff discipline.

• Leave plan to be compiled to optimize workload and performance.

• Timekeeping to be effectively managed.
Communication and Reporting:

• Report discrepancies (damages, short/over)

• Supervise 999 reports for picking differences.

• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff, management and the Client.

• Microsoft proficient
QHSE:

• Ensure housekeeping is completed in your environment or as per requirements.

• Ensure all health and safety and environmental requirements are adhered to, or as per OHS Act and Company rules on site.

• 6S in your environment

• Any other reasonable task required by Client or Supervisor/Manager

• Wear the proper safety equipment.

• No cell phones, electronic devices or loose jewellery on the floor

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Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Matric

• Minimum 2 years' experience in warehouse environment

• Certificate in Stock Control / Inventory

Job location

Africa, South Africa

Applicant criteria
Education level

Upper Secondary

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