Raw Material Coordinator at Nestle

Job Description

• In this role you will be responsible to plan, execute, & oversee all activities connected with the inventory control, effective safe handling, storage & transportation of all materials from point of arrival through to assembly of orders ready for dispatch in correct quantity, time & condition to ensure that factory operates at maximum efficiency. Liaise closely with immediate superior, purchasers and relevant external parties.

A day in the life of a Raw Materials Coordinator:

Resources (People and Forklifts)

• Direct and manage the daily operations and ensure output based on daily volume.
• Direct and manage the re-assigning of resources with consultation of the warehouse manager, if required to increase daily  output
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources, equipment, and capacity to optimally handle receipts and dispatches.
• The ability to deputize for other controllers or coordinators in the warehousing environment.                                     

Logistics

• Ensuring deliveries are achieved on time (issues, receipt, and dispatch) and in the right quality for raw, packaging, semi-finished, bulk, and finished goods materials in an efficient and effective way.
• Ensure document compliance and tracking (POD, NQMS, OBD, etc.)
• Ensure pallets are maintained (Returns, Receipts, Stock Counts, Housekeeping) on site (3rd party pallets and Nestlé pallets)                                                 

Stock Management

• Ensure stock accuracy through the coordination of cycle counts and monthly stock counts.
• Participation in key quarterly stock counts
• Maintain Warehousing Master Data for materials on SAP.
• Ensure defective stock (expired/damaged/blocked) is managed according to the standard and procedures.

HR Management

• Kronos Timecard Management
• Training & Development (inclusive of Individual Development Plans)
• People Management
• Understanding the disciplinary and grievance procedure
• Abides by the company polices and the disciplinary code.                                                     

Administration

• Creation of Purchase Requisitions on SAP
• Effective Implementation of procedures
• Material goods receipt in SA                                 

Compliance

• Conducting health checks on SAP
• Drive compliance with quality control systems and procedures through routine housekeeping checks within the warehouse.
• Drive safety compliance to ensure a safe working environment through the 8 Life Saving rules and Site Safety
• Procedures-monitor check lists for MHE
• Ensure all mechanical equipment (E.g. forklift lifts, scales) is maintained and serviced as per the supplier specification or the agreed company standards.                     

What will make you successful?

• Relevant operational experience at a factory level, in the following areas is beneficial:
• Dispatch (Customer and Distribution Centre deliveries)
• Raw Materials Receiving (Liquid Bulk, Raw and Packaging)
• Interfactory Supply
• Transportation
• Issues to Production
• Receipt to Production
• Stock Control (Materials and Pallets)
• Actively involved in NCE
• Desirable to have experience as a pillar lead, SHE Representative, and/or Food Safety Representative.
• Extensive SAP Knowledge in Materials Handling, ideally a MH Superuser