JOB DETAILS:
Purpose:
The Inventory Control is a “hands on” position that works across departmental boundaries on issue s related to inventory optimization, materials flow between Base(s) and minimization of any losses.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• The person in this role establishes, maintains and monitors inventory to help the business achieve its goals for efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Provide the necessary leadership to Stock Controller’s that will build as well as maintain an adequate inventory control and management system.

• To manage and coordinate the activities of all the staff members engaged in inventory control, inventory accuracy and dispatch.
• Provide leadership to the dispatch team to ensure that customer’s orders are dispatched accurately and expeditiously.

• Allocate and organize resources (materials and people) to meet objectives. Administer the inventory control and distribution of materials in centralized and remote storerooms. Review current methods and develop improved practices and procedures.
• Evaluate the inventory activities for accuracy and quality. Manage and inspect the store facilities and premises. Manage the taking and maintenance of physical inventories.
• Continuously monitor and report on key inventory metrics (turns, excess and obsolete, safety
• stock, stock availability, service part stock, slow moving etc.)
• Implement and maintain processes to optimize inventory levels on finished goods, raw materials and safety stock.
• Identify and utilize tools within the ERP system (SAP B1) to streamline materials flow and dispatch Operations.
• Work with procurement. and suppliers to implement, document and maintain progressive sourcing strategies (vendor managed inventory, Kanban systems, JIT programs, supplier stocking agreements, etc.)
• Evaluate and manage materials/inventory issues related to the introduction of new products, major product revisions or other changes to manufacturing or sourcing processes.
• Work with Maintenance Department to analyze machine parts usage, demand and stocking strategies for the Spares Store.
• Work with Finance Dept. to coordinate and monitor cycle count and Stock Take activities.
• Plan, manage and evaluate supply chain operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers and transportation companies.
• To review the current inventory positions for the raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods and to provide monthly summary of the same and to present it during the S&OP Meeting.
• Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met.
• Participate in personnel development at all levels through talent acquisition, performance management, coaching, providing opportunity for high performers, education, communication, expectation setting, and self-actualization.
• Determine and liaise with Human Resource & Chief Operating Officer on Staff training and development.

Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Business Statistics, BCOM, BBA
• Minimum 5 years in a warehousing, logistics, supply chain or similar environment.
• Experience with SAP B1 ERP Systems preferred