About the position
Our client in the Food Processing and Distribution industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking to employ an experienced Assistant Warehouse Controller, to their dynamic team.
A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification preferable; viz. BCom / NDip in Supply Chain Management.
- Experience working in a fast paced environment; viz. ideally in the FMCG or perishable foods environment.
- Extensive Warehousing, Inventory Management as well as independent knowledge on ERP’s, WMS’s and experience with HACCP, ISO[Phone Number Removed]; & 9000 will be highly recommended.
- This position requires the utmost attention to detail, time management and prioritisation skills.
- Proficiency with warehouse procedures and policies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company staff.
- Ability to deliver effective feedback, both written and verbal.
- Must be available to work overtime (as required) and weekends (every second weekend).
Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:
- Ensure that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency by supervising, organizing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operational goals.
- Review and prepare work schedules, staffing requirements, space allocations, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity, safety, quality, and customer service.
- Maintain HSE and Food Safety in the work environment by establishing and enforcing procedures and standards and complying with legal regulations.
- Oversee daily operations while controlling and managing inventory integrity.
- To assist and support the Warehouse Controller in duties such as ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct.
- Maintain proper warehousing and inventory control.
- Ensuring correct put-aways and picking of inventory for dispatch and ensuring that put away and picking assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.
- Assist the Warehouse Controller in general asset management, SHEQ checklists, preparation for any and all external supplier audits and maintenance / compliance of procedures / processes.
Key personal characteristics, knowledge, and skills:
- Sense of urgency.
- Deadline driven & goal orientated.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to drive teams in a positive way to achieve goals.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Practical thinker.
- Self-Starter.
- Team player.
- Optimistic solution creator.
Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Assistant Warehouse Controller
- Supply Chain Management
- FMCG
- perishable foods
- Warehousing
- Inventory Management
- ERP’s