Ops Man: Stock Management

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Core Description

Efficient management of the Branch Logistics Staff and Maintenance stock holdings within the relevant branches.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Plan and manage project and customer inventory to ensure stock availability in support of contractual service levels, operational requirements and customer commitments.
• Oversee the receiving, storage, handling and distribution of inventory in accordance with company standards, operational procedures and relevant quality requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and governance through stock counts, reconciliations, variance investigations, system integrity and implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage customer inventory across the national branch network, ensuring stock visibilitiy, replenishment, reporting and compliance with customer requirements.
• Manage third-party logistics providers, suppliers and operational stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery, cost optimisation and adherence to agreed service levels.
• Lead customer audits and ensure compliance with contractual obligations, operational procedures, quality standards and legislative requirements.
• Analyse inventory and operational performance reports, providing meaningful insight to support informed business decision-making.
• Build and maintain effective customer and supplier relationships, supporting operational performance, issue resolution and customer satisfaction.
• Lead, coach and manage the Distribution Centre team, ensuring effective performance management, employee development and achievement of operational objectives.
• Implement and continuously improve inventory management, warehousing and distribution processes, identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and mitigate operational risk.

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Core Behavioural Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a procurement role, with at least 1-year in a supervisory or senior position

Or

If only Grade 12, then 5-years’ experience in a procurement role, with at least 3-years’ in a supervisory or senior position.

Certifications

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Workplace / Physical Requirements