Principal Specialist Jobs in Johannesburg

About the job

Main Job Purpose

Manage engineering stores across ordering, receiving, counting, safeguarding, issuing and disposal of stock items within the store and engineering department. Ensure that all non-Packaging and Ingredients stock requirements are met. Implement, manage and improve on the stores systems. Manage supplier relationships, account status’, order management, Goods Received Notes, order queries and assist the broader site team.

Job Summary

• Ensure the ordering, receiving, issuing and disposal of stores stock is undertaken in accordance with procedures at all times.
• Ensure correct and timely capturing of delivery notes and invoices.
• Process all new stock take-on and ensure that bins are allocated for new stock items.
• Always Establish and manage systems to monitor the stock and inventory in the store including current stock levels.
• Ensure minimum and maximum stock thresholds are always maintained.
• Initiate the ordering of replacement stock when minimum stock levels have been reached.
• Ensure that inventory is organised to facilitate accessibility and safety for the store.
• Plan and manage regular stock take to ensure reconciliation between records and actuals.
• Continuously improve processes to increase stores efficiency and reduce costs.
• Prepare and provide monthly inventory reports as deemed required by Management.
• Provide a full report on all stock outs on a weekly basis and control the cost of stores inventory.
• Monitor where the inventory is being issued to and how much each department is spending.
• Always Enforce health and safety rules
• Always Manage the systems for safeguarding the stock in the stores by ensuring that there are adequate security systems in place.
• Update and communicate key performance indicators, best practices as well as current performance to the store team and key parties.
• Raise orders for the engineering team and source non-stock items required.
• Manage open order report and provide commentary and improvements.
• Ensure that all accounts with key suppliers are up to date and maintain supplier relationships.

Key Requirements

• Matric with Mathematics
• Diploma or Certificate in Warehouse Management (one year) or Supply Chain Management
• 1-3 years relevant experience in a stores or warehouse environment
• Relevant SAP experience
• Proficient in MS Excel

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