Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of an Inventory Manager. The successful incumbent will be responsible for optimal onsite Inventory stock holding from both a financial and operational perspective as well as the management of the Warehouse.

In addition to have Warehouse Management, we require the person to have experience ideally in a Pharmaceutical or Food environment.

Responsible for Working Capital Management by optimizing Inventory holding through: parameter management, correct classification of all inventories, ensuring obsolete/excess Inventory is identified and flagged for provision planning together with Finance.

Allocate workflow and manage the Inventory Operational teams activities.

Champion the implementation of Group Inventory strategy and objectives which include leading & managing inventory changes/projects/events at operations.

Manage the Inventory Operations team to ensure accurate and efficient receiving/receipting/issuing of stock; and strong customer support in terms of timing and product availability.

Ensure a % service level is maintained at site in accordance with Group Standards.

Ensure that Insurance & Critical items with zero stock on hand, zero on order and zero on request are managed daily with regular communication of the risk being shared with the manufacturing team.

Manage the Verification team to ensure weekly stock counts is managed and completed in accordance with FCFQ and related % Error KPIs. Investigate discrepancies accordingly.

Manage finalisation of the stock counting process and ensure stock adjustments are carried out timeously.

Delegate daily workflow and manage Expeditors to ensure expediting of outstanding orders through engagement with buying team, suppliers and requisitioners to meet promised delivery dates.

Provide guidance on prioritizing orders based on business needs and supplier evaluation to maintain OTIF targets.

Engage with end-users to ensure delivery risks are communicated to requisitioners timeously.

Partner with the business to implement and drive compliance to Inventory policies, strategies, processes, and guidelines

Partner with the business to drive the use of Master Data as well as initiating the creation of new MIDs to reduce spend via Directs/free text7Support continuous stakeholder engagement in supply and demand planning across all business functions (i.e., Off Crop, Capex projects, Packaging, Fertilizers, etc.).

Coordinate the ordering of Inventory items linked to demand forecasts (aligned to production and maintenance planning) for the operation.

Make use of data and historical usage trends to optimize local inventory (MID) parameters.

Report on and monitor continuous improvement practises within Inventory and manages implementation of these initiatives where applicable.

Use Qlik dashboards to drive and achieve Inventory KPIs

Lead, inspire and develop the Inventory teams by demonstrating the company's leadership core behaviors. Give Direction, ensure Alignment and drive Commitment as part of Leadership activities.

Establish and maintain clarity of responsibilities in the decision-making process and hold employees to account for their role within the business.

Ensure compliance to standardized Inventory management policies, strategy, processes, and guidelines, considering customer requirements.

Manage the inbound logistics and customs clearance to ensure compliance to Country Regulations.

Manage the outbound customs declarations for temporary exports Repair and Return.

Manage the Revenue Authority audits in terms of Inbound clearances, if applicable.

Ensure Import/Export permits are applied for and available to avoid shipment delays.

Ensure supply contracts are lodged with Customs/Reserve Banks to facilitate foreign payments.

Initiate the sourcing of Forex Cover for foreign Purchases aligned to Company Policy

Appointment and Contract Management of the 3rd Party Logistics providers (Bonded Warehouses, Clearing Agents, Freight Forwarders, etc).

Manage the Warehouse tearn to ensure accurate and efficient receipting, storage, release and issuing off all raw and packaging materials to the factory.

Ensure GMP compliance e.g. infrastructure; pest control; SOPs and training; labelling and status labelling; safe-guarding quality of product; etc.

Ensure Pharma compliance e.g. procedure and materials (food grade).

Ensure compliance to all safety and legal requirements of the OHS Act in terms of warehouse operations.

Relevant 3-year degree/diploma (Supply Chain/Commerce/B Com/ Engineering/BSc).

Post graduate qualification in relevant field advantageous.

5+ years Procurement / Purchasing / Supply Chain management experience.

Demonstrated understanding of stores management and Inventory management and Warehouse management systems and processes.

Experience in bulk material handling would be an advantage.

Pharma or related Compliant Space/Food Safe advantageous.

Strong Quality/GMP compliance and understanding.

Demonstrable track record in managing teams.

Key Culture Attributes: Demonstrate the importance of safety, quality & teamwork; effectively leads and communicates because our people matter

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