Introduction

The job holder is responsible for optimal materials availability aimed at optimizing flow and delivery of materials to our manufacturing site. The job holder will also be in-charge of maintaining established inventory levels that support business objectives while ensuring Specified Quality and technical specifications are met during receipt and storage. He/She is also responsible for driving continuous improvements in the area of management of materials under his/her purview.

Specification

• Manage raw materials receipt and storage in reference to defined specifications and food safety requirements.
• Planning and reporting on raw materials based on utilization rates, S&OP requirements
• Establish optimized inventory targets, replenishment processes and materials flow to manufacturing site to achieve Production plans, efficiency and productivity goals
• Monitor daily inventory levels (raw materials, WIP, consumables etc) and maintain direct communication with key internal stakeholders ensure sufficient stock is available to manufacture scheduled product
• Categorize materials received into batches and shelf-life dates to assure proper traceability and stock control
• Liaison with Procurement, user department and Quality Departments on quality of inbound materials for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage the tracking and reduction of inventory waste associated with handling of various material and related transfers.
• Carry out weekly and monthly stock take as defined in the stock take procedure.
• Carry out aging analysis of Stock and advise the immediate supervisor on any foreseeable risks on monthly basis.
• Ensure materials received and duly inspected are processed timeously in the system
• Ensure materials issue out / dispatching is authenticated, inspected and issued out in the system
• Ensure warehouse space optimization
• Manage stock reservation/booking for tax declaration on raw materials under Customs control (Bond) on a timely manner within stipulated leadtime.
• Keep proper custody of all stocks and records in compliance with the QMS procedure

Requirements

• Diploma in a business-related field
• Knowledge in Food safety requirements is necessary
• At least two (2) years’ experience in handling stores management in FMCG preferably in a food industry
• Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.
• Knowledge in Food safety requirements is necessary
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work well with others, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within established deadlines