Position overview:
Optimas is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Inventory Associate to join the team at our new Wynyard facility.
This role will report to the Warehouse Manager/Team leader.
Role Purpose:
For the role of Inventory Associateyou will be responsible for ensuring that you carry out regular perpetual counting of stock items and updating of the warehouse management system to align them with physicalproduct.
The role is required to carry out investigations into discrepancies between physical stock and system records to establish root causes that can be escalated to the management team for appropriate follow up and preventative action.
Therole requires the individual to have a high level of competency with the warehouse management systemin order toresolve operational queries and carry out effective investigations into stock discrepancies.Updating ofSpreadsheets and reports is required as well as the completion of Inventory related documents that are used to manage issues or to record information for future reference. The goal is to ensure that all business operations have adequate material to achieve their objectives.
Hours of work: 8 hours shift within a24-hourperiod with oneweeks’ noticeof shift change if required to meet customer requirements.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Execution of the Perpetual Inventory countingand auditingprocess
2. Responsible for accurate countingand maintenanceof stockto alignwith our Warehouse Management System.
3. Carry out investigations into stock discrepancies
4. Inventory adjustments including Material Discrepancies, Part Number transfers, Block Audit and Cycle Count adjustments.
5. Carry out ad-hock stock counts as required, reporting completion and results
6. Updating spreadsheets to capture stock accuracy andprogress.
7. Ensure issues are captured in to allow for effective communication to the relevant department to drive improvement
8. Collation and population of the relevant KPI data as required
9. Filing of paperwork in the appropriate folder or storage area
10. Close liaison with other disciplines within theorganisation, as well as other departmentsincludingWarehouse,Goods in,Quality, Sales andSupply chainteams
11. Ensure health and safety standards are maintained on an ongoing basis and actively promote individual responsibility for health and safety
12. Follow standard operating procedures and actively pursue the elimination of waste through the application of continuous improvement
13. Assisting other departments when required inthe caseof absence
Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:
14. Detailed working understanding of warehouse departments associated up and downstream processes
15. Applicants to be numerate, good communicators, IT literate with experience of using Warehousing Management Systems and Microsoft Excel
16. Previous experience within the warehouse and distribution will be an advantage
17. Ability to use MHE equipment,licensesforVNA and CB fork trucks are desirable. Additional training will be provided if required
18. Methodology of Root Cause Analysis
19. Ability to work within a team and work unsupervised
20. Experience within shift work (essential)
21. Attention to detail
22. An analytical mind with strong math skills
23. Excellentorganisationaland planning skills
24. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
25. Excellent communication skills.
26. Effective written and verbal communication
27. Committed to upholding company confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion
28. Flexible approach to working hours (shifts)
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Inventory professional to join a supportive team working within a friendly and busy environment.
Optimas is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Optimas makes all employment decisions – including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and other personnel matters – based on merit, and without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct. Optimas’ strong commitment to equal opportunity requires a commitment by each individual employee. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all employees. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your Supervisor, Human Resources or the Legal Department.
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