Warehouse Supervisor - AVI Limited

The Coffee Importers and Roasters Organisation (CIRO) is a true coffee emporium. As the preferred one-stop solution, CIRO offers expert services in sourcing, roasting, blending, packaging, training, equipment, technical support, national and international distribution and market trend analysis.

As the largest manufacturer of pure coffee in South Africa, it is easy to understand why CIRO is a noteworthy front-runner within the coffee service industry and renowned for consistent quality, innovative product formats and extra value offering.

A challenging opportunity exists for a Warehouse Supervisor to join the dynamic Ciro family at our Cape Town site.

Line Manager: Warehouse Manager

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Manage Warehouse Items and Inventory.

• Monitor “Expired, Short Dated, damaged” merchandise and report to Warehouse Manager.
• Manage the inbound of finished goods, handling, storage & distribution.
• Ensure all orders are shipped to customers in a timely manner in adherence to delivery schedules and report any issues.
• Communicate all delays or variances in inbound/outbound freight to the appropriate parties.
• Maintain strict controls over stock levels in order to meet internal and external demands.
• Plan warehouse space requirements in order to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization.
• Take into account full implications of planned production and other factors to plan warehouse space accordingly.
• Conduct weekly cycle counts and quarterly stock takes to ensure stock accuracy.
• Identify discrepancies between stock records and take action.
• Investigate causes of lost or damaged shipments and or other matters, make adjustment where necessary.
• Maintain Chep account and perform weekly physical counts.
• Perform/follow up on all queries related to stock in the warehouse.
• Ensure collections and returns are kept to a minimum.
• Loading of vehicles.
• Receive stock purchases from suppliers (Internal / External).

Manage Item administration

• Report and rectify all shortages / overs.

Manage Compliance to Health and Safety standards.

• Ensure adherence to OHASA.
• Monitor and control warehouse security.
• Enforce policies regarding security and safety in order to maintain a safe working environment.

Manage Warehouse Assets and Equipment

• Check all warehouse equipment for cleanliness and ensuring such is in working order.
• Control DC fleet compliment by ensuring vehicles are kept in good operating condition with servicing records kept up to date.
• Minimise environmental influences and mange effective energy in current warehouse structures.
• Perform and manage Health and Safety checks (Risk Management).
• Own business relationship with 3rd parties’ suppliers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric
• 2 - 4 years’ experience in a warehouse environment
• Hyster license – Valid Forklift Driver’s License (advantageous)
• SAP and Excel working knowledge

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Continuously Improving
• Making Decisions
• Inviting Feedback
• Meeting Deadlines
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organising
• Maintaining Productivity