Warehouse Operations Controller
Listing reference: grind_000448
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 10 May 2024
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Others: Transport and Logistics
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
A challenging opportunity has become available for a self-motivated, highly driven, and innovative individual to join United Container Depots (Pty) Ltd in Durban. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for this vacancy.
Job description
The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Ensuring that the Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to and implemented.
- Daily planning of unpacking and packing of break bulk, out of gauge cargo and containers.
- Ensuring efficient optimization of space i.e. cargo is stacked to facility specification to ensure quick and easy accessibility.
- Ensuring that containers are placed timeously for the required border authority examinations.
- Reporting damages and discrepancies to respective stakeholders.
- Planning, coordinating, and managing all stock takes.
- Overseeing the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials and products within the warehouse.
- Resolving any operational issues or discrepancies in shipping orders, receiving, or inventory management.
- Analyzing and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to warehouse operations.
- Maintaining a service record for all the equipment.
- Daily checking of all tracking reports / Security log sheets for receipts and dispatches.
- Ensuring compliance with safety rules and standards, including correct and consistent use of PPE.
- Investigating and resolving discrepancies in tracking reports and stock takes.
- Planning and managing resources such as people (inclusive of outsourced personnel), space, equipment, consumables, etc. to meet daily targets.
Minimum requirements
Qualification/s:
- Grade 12/ Matric.
- Degree / Diploma in Logistics or similar.
Experience:
- At least 5 years’ experience working in the similar Role/Industry.
- Working knowledge of planning and scheduling warehouse operations.
Required Skills:
- Deadline driven.
- Ability to work under pressure and have a quick turnaround time.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under minimum supervision.
- Ability to effectively lead a team.
Application date closes 10th of May 2024.
Due consideration will be given to the company’s employment equity targets.