Job Description
Purpose of the job
To co-ordinate the inventory control process in the assigned depot by acting as the warehouse focal point, ensuring all sales orders/returns are managed as per the laid down Operational Excellence Standards, Policies & Procedures.
Key Accountabilities
Store Operations
- Ensure the shift plan is applied in accordance with the depot’s daily requirements.
- Delegate and prioritize all duties to achieve objectives.
- Recognise and resolve discrepancies as they arise.
- Ensure all “Goods In” products are received as per SOPs.
- Ensure all “Orders” are picked accurately and on time.
- Ensure all records (both electronic and paper) are maintained and recorded correctly.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Operations Manager and Supervisor.
- Maintain the companies’ standards in relation to H&S, Housekeeping, Food Safety, Accuracy, Discipline and Performance.
Storage and Inventory keeping
- Always ensure stock integrity, adequate record keeping and manage all documentation to confirm proper stock levels and thereby maintain inventory control.
- Ensure proper storage of goods in predefined locations, with the right coding, labeling and storage conditions.
- Maintain inventory accuracy, regular cycle counting and reconciliation of stock.
Documentation/administration
Process all required administration / documents related to issuing, receiving and returns as per company Policy and procedures.
Issuing
Monitor the issuing of all products according to release dates and application of FIFO
Loading/unloading
Coordinate the loading and unloading of Sales Vans in accordance with planning to ensure timely availability of products for the customers.
Waste/leakage handling
Dispose-off wasted products and record the waste in accordance with company procedures.
Store environment
Maintain the companies’ standards in relation to Housekeeping and Hygiene.
SHEQ
- Ensure all SHEQ regulations and procedures are applied for store keeping.
- Maintain the companies’ standards in relation to H&S, Food Safety
Skills
Job Requirements
- Educational level: Minimum Bachelor’s degree
- Minimal experience: 2 years in similar job (FMCG companies)
- A good working knowledge of warehouse procedures.
- Well versed with MS Word & Excel.
- A good working knowledge of Warehouse Management System and or RF systems.
- Must be willing to work in Temperature controlled environments, Freezer and Chillers.
- Should be willing to work in a Flexible working hours environment, especially during holiday periods.
- Must be able to drive a forklift (Material Handling Equipment).
- Languages: Should be fluent in English and Arabic
Job Competencies
- Team player
- Proactive behavior
- Flexible Attitude
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Practical and hands on mentality
- Aware of one’s responsibility; takes ownership of his role
- Well-developed communication skills
- Supervisor and people management skills.
- The ability to work independently and make sound judgments in decision making.
