Logistics Controller - British American Tobacco

The function of this role is to be accountable for and manage Compliance at the depot for Secondary Supply Chain. The Logistics Controller position is to ensure that all aspects of the Onsite Warehouse Logistics processes and systems as executed by the Logistics Service Provider (3PL) and BAT Logistics staff are compliant with internal controls and statutory requirements. To act as a single point of contact regarding stock movements within BATSA

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• To be accountable for Transport & Warehouses for Secondary Supply Chain at the depot & XDock.
• To ensure standardised supplier metrics such as OTIF (On Time In Full, Warehousing cost) and appropriate behaviours to obtain unified performance measures and consistent high level of service.
• Ensure that adequate records are kept of the movement and storage of goods (FIFO).
• To ensure service standardization and synergies across Secondary Supply Chain Main & XDock warehouse.
• To iniate, conduct and monitor stock count processes and procedures and report any deviations.
• Ensure PGI of orders received in SAP as per customer requirement & all bulk picks are checked correctly from the orders received in SAP.
• Ensure all Invoices & required documents are printed for the picking of the orders.
• Ensure the depot warehouse and compliance records are maintained and provided as per BAT best practice and local regulations & SOX compliance.
• Comply with EHS policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment within the Secondary Supply Chain Depot & XDock.
• Continuous communication with Route Planning team to ensure calibration of master data to meet customers changing needs as well as ensuring KMs driven are accurate.
• Provide comprehensive feedback and analysis on Left on boards (LOB’s), Returns and Non-deliveries daily
• Old/Obsolete stock and blocked stock management.
• Ensure compilation and submission of Daily, Weekly & Monthly depot reports.
• Consolidation sign off and submission of month end stock take for warehouse for month end Finance reporting.
• To ensure excellent relationships with the following key external stakeholders: 3PLs, External Audit and Government Agencies to ensure smooth and efficient logistics operations and services

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Matric / Grade 12 with 3 years plus experience in a Logistics environment
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics with 2 years’ experience
• Knowledge of EH&S and Pest Management Principles
• Good knowledge of relevant computer systems & programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Good level of SAP understanding (IM & Warehouse management module experience)
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements regarding Excise and Customs
• 2-5 Years’ Logistics experience in the FMCG Industry
• Competent in: MS Excel & SAP (IM & Warehouse Management)
• Previous exposure to an administration position and/or Warehouse experience
• Interpersonal and Organising skills
• Work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Trouble shooting & problem-solving skills

• Trouble shooting & problem-solving skills