Inventory and Supply Chain Manager - SysproEdenvaleSalary R75 000CTCMinimum requirements:Matric, and B. Com degreeAt least 5 years in similar environment/position.Inventory and supply chain management experience.Syspro (Accounting and warehouse management system).Optimiza – Inventory optimization system.Netstock experienceMust be fully computer literate.MS Office, advanced Excel, PowerPoint.Strong customer service background and experience.Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal and influencing skills.Able to provide evidence of working in a target related environment.Professional and well presented at all times.Ability to work under pressure and for extended hours, if required.Valid driver's licenseFully Insured licensed motor vehicle for Business use that is road worthy.Duties:Ensuring that branch/main warehouse operational systems and processes are maintained/enhanced to ensure optimal branch/main warehouse performance and enjoyable customer experience.Working with management, internal audit, and the relevant branch managers to manage and reducing the risk of fraud and error at branch level.Carries out delegated risk management duties which are defined relative to the business unit's assets or operations.Building partnerships between departments to ensure collaboration and efficient value chain throughout.Identifying operational and financial risks (branch/main warehouse level) and ensuring an effective system of internal control is in place at branch/main warehouse level – as measured by independent internal audit reports.Ensure branch/main warehouse level compliance with ISO policies and procedures – as measured by ISO audit reports.Training of branch/main warehouse staff on ISO procedures, Syspro, Netstock and Optimizer (where applicable).Mentoring branch administrators/supervisors with regards to the effective managing of branches from an operational/administration standpoint.Supporting branch managers and supervisors with regards to operational queries.Train the branch managers and supervisors in process-oriented thinking.Providing regular feedback to relevant Head Office departments on performance/delivery problems experienced by branch/main warehouse. Working with relevant Head Office departments to resolve this.Developing "better ways of doing things" (where applicable) to improve branch/main warehouse efficiencies and reducing costs – as measured by cost savings and ISO measurable.Perform branch/main warehouse operations compliance and risk reviews to ensure branch/main warehouse level compliance with procedures and that key branch deliverables (from an operations/admin standpoint) are managed effectively.Remote monitoring of key branch risk areas via exception reports and investigation of exceptions with relevant managersStaff training at branch/main warehouse level – identifying, coordinating, and conducting relevant on-the-job staff training where required.Ensure that stock is managed correctly, and that Optimizer is utilized.Improving our stock and operational risk management processes and procedures within branch/main warehouse environmentTo carry out and lead projects as identified from time to time to improve the overall operational efficiency of branch/main warehouse and enhance the customer experience.Ensure that IT perform the necessary upgrade to the intranet AutoSHEQ software.Roll out ISO awareness programme to promote effective use of the system.Liaise with various heads of departments, including Internal audit and ISO audit to keep abreast of key branch/main warehouse issues.Ensure remedial action is taken with regards to internal audit & ISO findings at branch level and within stores environment.Maintain ISO compliancy.Improve branch stock availability.Implement a "spoke and wheel" strategy to optimise stock holding levels and ordering at branches and achieving a balanced stock mix.Minimise inter-branch distribution costs.Review warehouse operating costs, courier costs and branch replenishment cyclesMinimise stock losses and stock obsolescence; reduce branch excess stock.Clear M3 stock and implement monthly stock provision against the branches to encourage accountability.Continuous enforcement of accountability and streamlining of control processes#J-18808-Ljbffr
