Warehouse Supervisor: Inventory (UPD Port Elizabeth)
Listing reference: click_018168
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 20 October 2024
Position summary
Industry: Pharmaceutical Sector
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
We are looking to recruit a permanent Warehouse Supervisor for the Inventory department to work for United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD). The role will be based at the UPD Cape Port Elizabeth branch and will report to the Branch Manager.
Job Purpose:
- Responsible for the effective and accurate management and control of inventory within the warehouse ensuring good Wholesale & Distribution Practice is applied.
Job Objectives: - Adherence to compliance, SOP's and company policies (SHEQ, QA)
- Productivity management - Capacity management, order processing cycle time, manning utilization, unplanned downtime
- Equipment up-time and maintenance - Asset inspections and reports are performed as required
- Reporting on daily performance and Order status
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly management reports
- Attainment of daily operational targets
- Order processing within required turnaround times (Transfers and sales orders)
- Conduct and supervise cycle counting and bin check process
- Return stock to vendor / claims generated by operations
- Management of quality and output levels
- Performance management of staff, staff training and discipline
- Set targets and deadlines for direct reports
- Assistance of stock counts within PDC Wholesale and Distribution
- Control and resolution of order disputes / claims internally and externally
- Manage staff compliment for overtime when required
Experience and Education: - Relevant Tertiary Qualifications (Advantageous)
- 3 - 5 years experience in a Pharmaceutical/ Distribution & Wholesale/ FMCG/ Supply Chain & Logistic environment (Essential)
- 2 years experience in dealing with supplier returns, with keen understanding of supplier policies and also proven experience in the inventory department
- 1-2 years supervisory/people management experience
- SAP and KNAPP experience will be advantageous
Job related knowledge and skills: - WMS/ERP systems knowledge
- Computer skills on MS Office (Word and Excel)
- Product knowledge
- Financial understanding - budget
- Communicate effectively at all levels
- Strong planning and coordinating skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure / time deadlines
- Honesty and integrity
- Ability to work on excel reports and drive efficiencies
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