Job Description
Apply to: ruchi@career-hunters.com
Department: Operations Department
Reporting to: VP, Production & Maintenance
Job Purpose:
To maintain daily records for invoices and shipments to identify which products (ASI and Commercial) need to be replenished. To establish a system to monitor and report inventory levels daily. Align supply (production) and demand (sales & distribution) requirements accordingly and maintain optimum stock levels in the warehouse to save costs. Track inventory with lists, by most use inventory items and establish a supply chain system that estimates monthly and seasonal demand.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement an inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control procedures. Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures. Ensure stock levels are neither surplus nor deficit.
- Classify/ categorize inventory (stock levels) as per requirements of the business. Maintain stock levels for raw materials, plant machinery/ spare parts and finished goods.
- Establish good practices (policies and procedures) for inventory management and warehousing practices and implement the same as per plan.
- Examine and inspect the levels of supplies and raw material to determine shortages. Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers.
- Document daily deliveries and shipments to update and reconcile inventory.
- Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.
- Evaluate new inventory to ensure it is ready for distribution.
- Perform daily analysis to predict potential inventory problems.
- Order new supplies to avoid inefficiencies or excessive surplus.
- Analyze different suppliers (raw materials) to obtain the best cost-effective deals. Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships.
- Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
- Maintain physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting the area and related equipment’s; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
- Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
- Complete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Recruit and train new employees.
Candidate Profile:
- Requirement open for all nationals
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Just in Time, Administration, or equivalent degree.
- Experience in a relevant industry preferable to household goods, fast-moving consumer-goods (FMCG) and products
- Strong knowledge of Supply Chain, Inventory Management and Warehousing techniques and procedures.