Assistant Warehouse Controller

Our client in the Food Processing and Distribution industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking to employ an experienced Assistant Warehouse Controller to their dynamic team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Tertiary qualification preferable; viz. BCom / NDip in Supply Chain Management.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment; ideally in the FMCG or perishable foods environment.
• Extensive Warehousing, Inventory Management as well as independent knowledge on ERP’s, WMS’s and experience with HACCP, ISO45001, 50001 & 9000 will be highly recommended.
• This position requires the utmost attention to detail, time management, and prioritisation skills.
• Proficiency with warehouse procedures and policies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company staff.
• Ability to deliver effective feedback, both written and verbal.
• Must be available to work overtime (as required) and weekends (every second weekend).

• Ensure that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency by supervising, organizing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operational goals.
• Review and prepare work schedules, staffing requirements, space allocations, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity, safety, quality, and customer service.
• Maintain HSE and Food Safety in the work environment by establishing and enforcing procedures and standards and complying with legal regulations.
• Oversee daily operations while controlling and managing inventory integrity.
• Assist and support the Warehouse Controller in duties such as ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct.
• Maintain proper warehousing and inventory control.
• Ensure correct put-aways and picking of inventory for dispatch and ensuring that put away and picking assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.
• Assist the Warehouse Controller in general asset management, SHEQ checklists, preparation for any and all external supplier audits and maintenance/compliance of procedures/processes.

• Sense of urgency.
• Deadline driven & goal orientated.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to drive teams in a positive way to achieve goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Practical thinker.
• Self-Starter.
• Team player.
• Optimistic solution creator.

Package & Remuneration