General Purpose
Monitor and control warehouse inventory by overseeing, directing and coordinating the movement of supplies, products and merchandise into and out of the warehouse to both internal and external parties.
Main Job Duties and Responsibilities
- coordinate incoming and outgoing inventory deliveries
- assign delivery/pickup stations
- oversee and assist with the loading and unloading of deliveries
- allocate and organize storage locations according to requirements
- assist with establishing procedures and documentation requirement for inventory management
- sort inventory according to established procedures
- mark inventory with identifying information
- update and maintain storage database
- track and manage inventory by completing monthly inventory stock take
- maintain inventory records and databases
- identify potential inventory shortages and communicate with relevant department
- coordinate the purchase of new inventory
- provide regular inventory reports to management
- pick and prepare orders to be shipped
- ensure proper packaging and labelling of shipments
- ensure shipping counts match the order documents
- process and provide necessary paperwork for shipments
- coordinate delivery sequence according to orders and balancing weight for appropriate delivery vehicle
- process and coordinate customer returns
- receive and verify accuracy of incoming inventory
- resolve any discrepancies between paperwork and inventory received
- inspect and ensure quality of incoming inventory
- process returns
- ensure accuracy of shipping and receiving documents
- enter all information into the system for deliveries and shipments
- maintain all records/logs relative to shipping and receiving
- adhere to all safety standards and operating procedures
- ensure strict adherence to all housekeeping and warehouse standards
Education and Experience
- Diploma in Warehousing/ Logistics Management
- inventory control experience
- proficiency in relevant computer applications including MS Word and Excel
Key Skills and Competencies
- numeracy skills
- data entry skills
- teamwork
- organizing and planning skills
- attention to detail and accuracy
- communication skills
- problem-solving skills
