Distribution Controller (Milling) at Tiger Brands

Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

• To manage logistics for Tiger Brands through effective and efficient management of the warehouse and Distribution  You are responsible for the implementation of continuous improvement in the Warehouse and Distribution.

Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

Outbound:

• Always ensure that there is enouph stock to execute orders
• Review Open Order Book daily
• Liaise with LCT Planner on the plan for the next day and confirrri stock via Order Management System.
• Ensure FIFO is practiced to prevent write offs in the Warehouse.
• Ensure that collecting Customers follow the Collection SOP at all time.

Inbound:

• Ensure that all inbound stock is inspected upon receiving for visible damage, Expiry dates, Condition of the product.
• Ensure all stock received is good receipted Correctly and within 3 working days on Oracle
• Ensure In transit reports are run timeously and cleared.

Chep Control:

• Ensure we have enough pallets for production on site.
• Ensure Pallet recon and counts are done mo nthly
• Ensure that correct transactions are done on all Chep accounts
• Reduce Chep pallet holdings

Expenses

• Ensure all our expenses are within Budget
• Manage outsourced labour requisitions and PO's
• Ensure PO's are raised before invoices.
• Check if transport rates balances to the charges.
• Overtime Management.
• Ensure we manage Gas usage effectively.

Inventory

• Manage stock co unts accuracy to 99.5%.
• Ensure Finished Goods Stock co unts is done according to the SOP.
• Ensure all stock moverTjents to damages is do ne time ously to avoid stock losses.
• Manage FIFO Principles
• Ensure SAM reports are accurate and ready before Daily Production Meetings.

Audits

• No repeat findings for the department.
• Ensure all RMAs are passed within 3 working days upon arrival on site
• Ensure filing is up to date all the time
• Manage Over and under weights and ensure that there is final check done before
• truck leaves site and signed off.

Operational Discipline

• Minimize daily pallet holdings.
• Accurate daily and Monthly stock counts.
• Reduce Warehouse Stock dam ages
• Attend to Employees absenteeism and discipline issues
• Ensure 3PL is following all our SOPs

Planning Tools

• Have daily and Weekly departmental Meetings to feedback and update employees on all operational issues.
• Run daily PRS reports to ensure that Finished Goods Warehouse is properly
• Managed
• Ensure accuracy on order Management System from LCT
• Ensure that information on Trip Director tool is correct

Qualifications
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Supply Chain KPI's, Logistics Administration & Operational requirements in an FMCG Company. Food Safety and HACCP Requirements.
• Academic - Grade 12, Computer Literacy, Flair for Figures , Problem solving, Decision making, Good Communication skills.
• Leadership - Influencing others, driving long-term re suits, developing myself & others, staying a step- ahead, managing change
• Personal Effectiveness — Effective communication, interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous Learning, Attention to detail

Experience

• Function —3+ Years experience in Logistics, Warehouse stock management with customer experience in retail & wholesalers.
• Industry — Experience in FMGG industry desirable