Job Title: Inventory Controller, South Africa
Location: Clayville, Johannesburg
ABOUT UPL: UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. Winning farmer's hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest-growing company in the industry.
Role Summary: The Inventory Controller is a key strategic role within the Supply Chain Management function, responsible for overseeing and optimizing the inventory management processes across multiple 3PL sites and own sites within Southern Africa.
Role Responsibilities:
- Inventory Management:
- Monitor stock holdings at ALL Warehouses by receiving daily pallet counts.
- Manage all inventory counts and book to book alignments with 3PL sites.
- Drive and enforce all dispositions and shelf-life extensions to completion at relevant 3PL sites.
- Update Date of expiry (DOE) extensions on SAP accordingly.
- Update Smartsheet disposition form.
- Conduct batch management reconciliation.
- Reduce slob stock through daily reports.
- Create, capture, and post SAP stock cycle count sheets for all 3PL sites.
- Investigate and submit reasoning for all variances at 3PL sites.
- Submit claims for all stock losses at 3PL sites.
Customer Service, Regulatory and Quality Compliance: - Ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
- Maintain visibility of accurate stock across various storage locations.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
Personal/Team Accountability: - Take ownership of the accuracy and integrity of inventory data.
- Identify and address discrepancies, inefficiencies, or risks in inventory management.
- Seek opportunities to enhance processes and reduce costs.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
- Diploma/Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain Management.
- Previous record of Inventory Management essential.
- SAP Master Data knowledge.
- Advanced Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience or proven track record in managing or collaborating with the 3PL.
- Customer Service management.
- WMS & EDI System Management.
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