Inventory Specialist

Recruiter:

wePlace

Job Ref:

JHB000528/AS

Date posted:

Monday, April 25, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market

JOB SUMMARY:

Our client based in Fourways is looking for an Inventory Specialist to be responsible for the warehouse operations of the Company together with the logistical arrangements required for international and local procurement of materials required for these operations.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summary:

The Inventory Specialist (Contactor) is to maintain a reliable and accurate inventory recording for the company for all inventory stored in the Warehouse and Applicable locations.
The Inventory Specialist (Contractor) must create and implement appropriate systems and procedures in procurement and warehouse management and maintain a full traceable administrative system capable of recording and filing all records and data for tasks completed.
The Inventory Specialist (Contractor) is expected to work closely with internal customers as well as suppliers to be a good customer service point. The Inventory Specialist (Contractor) shall train and mentor warehouse team to ensure compliance with all process, procedures and policies and ensure the security and integrity of the warehouse function is met always.
Weekly meetings will be required to be put in place with the warehouse for progress update and corresponding feedback be provided to the management team.

Duties:

Manage the warehouse function efficiently and effectively to ensure optimal support is provided to the user departments mainly the Operations and Projects team.
Keep dedicated records of all pre-requisite documents / certificates / information required, in the execution of his /her responsibilities as well as fully complying to all Company Policy and Procedures, and good business practice
Ensure a supply / procurement service which meets at minimum the parameters set out by requestors.
Expedite all orders (Imports and Local) from the Purchase order stage through to freight forwarding and customs clearance to ensure timely delivery of ordered materials. (Avoid demurrage and unnecessary delays with imports and ensure expediting is completed for local orders).
Submit a weekly report on all imports / foreign purchase orders raised showing the materials ordered together with delivery timelines as well as committed expenditures to aid in forex forecast planning.
Liaise with Accounts Payable team to ensure that all supplier invoices together with the necessary Customs clearing documentation for imported materials delivered are paid for within the agreed payment terms.
Participate and aid the user department in the systematic evaluation of Warehouse Supplier performance as well as maintain dedicated records of such events on behalf of the company. Clear focus on Managing KPI’s set out in the Signed Contract with the warehouse. Move Order Turn Around, Receiving KPI, Cycle Count Accuracy, Warehouse Space Utilization.
Manage the Warehouse Service Provider to ensure performance meets all levels required on the job.
Submit monthly reports on Inventory turnover detailing; stock cover periods, slowing moving, redundant inventory items, etc
Conduct monthly cycle count with the Warehouse and ensure this is signed off, maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy throughout.
Ensure that systems and process in place for the entire Warehouse and Inventory Management functions are adhered to and that where improvements can be made this is tabled to management for review and implementation.
Maintains a shipping/receiving log.
Maintain a material planning Template (showing Reorder level & EOQ) with a clear focus on Demand Planning for Capital Intensive Projects.
Ensure there is adequate space to receive materials and coordinate with the warehousing team to manage the shipment received.

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