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the job role may include other reasonable duties/tasks from time to time.
*essential responsibilities*:
- manage, maintain and recommend the company’s material and stocked inventory including stock profiles and stock locations
- minimize overstocks and removal of obsolete / redundant raw materials to maximize availability of working capital
- ensure all materials transactions in sap are managed appropriately according to company procedure.
- provide routine management information on inventory performance
- monitor and evaluate consumables usage & costs
- monitor & evaluate material utilization and scrap
- implement improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory, minimise costs and maximize working capital
- write and maintain accurate written procedures for inventory control processes and functions.
- ensure integrity and accuracy of the stock management system
- manage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved.
- conducts quality control on inventory management data, produces weekly analytical inventory reports and supplies the management and respective teams with accurate reports.
- follows up closely with the respective inventory managers (various warehouse teams) by ensuring a proper implementation of the policies and procedures are adhered to with elements of control losses and inventory reporting accuracies.
- provides technical support to his/her local peers and communicates with the respective areas of operations.
- communicate openly with the it department to ensure areas of concern are limited within the technical areas of challenges.
- supports teams on site whenever there are technical problems.
- management of inventory at multiple external locations in line with the requirements of the operation
- the review and revision of procedures and sop’s to ensure that inventory control actions are adhered to.
- develop and train staff in respective departments/locations to enable continuity throughout
- to produce integrity results on a daily basis identifying current and potential issues.
*work environment*:
- works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- also works in standard office environment and uses general office equipment (telephone, pc, copier, fax machine, etc.).
- travel required: 5%
*skills*:
- proficient use of an automated inventory management system (preferably logility) with hands on experience of purchasing, inventory control, managing inventory turn, service level expectations, and goal setting.
- ideally possessing a relevant professional qualification and/or suitable background experience in inventory management / purchasing/ planning
- have a detailed understanding of mrp and inventory control / management systems and erp.
- proven track record as a experienced leader/manager of large planning organizations.
- experience of lean manufacture, kanban and kaizen continuous improvement or similar production tools within a low volume, high mix, high quality manufacturing facility would be an advantage.
- knowledge of international commerce, customs regulations, incoterms and international supply chain processes.
- knowledge of custom supply solutions to reduce non-value portion of material movement/positioning.
- ability to turn goals into actionable results.
- strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a demanding and customer focused working environment.
- possess excellent personal organisation and business administration skills in accordance with modern best practice methods.
- diplomatic. Must possess an awareness and appreciation of different cultures.
- highly pro-active with the ability to work to deadlines. Must be able to multi-task effectively.
- possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt.
*experience*:
*essential*:
- minimum 5 years experience in inventory control on an automated system for a large diverse global supply base with multiple distribution centers.
- experience with sap.
- presentation skills
*education*:
*essential*:
bachelor of science in business or engineering, or equivalent experience and/or education.
Apics cpim certification or cirm certification desireable