The Goods-In Operative is responsible for overseeing the flow of inventory in and out of the warehouse, which covers a variety of tasks, such as delivery, loading, shipment and storage. The role includes maintaining inventory levels, recording and labelling inventory items to be used in production and maintaining accurate records. Performing physical tasks, such as moving and lifting materials and boxes.
Key Responsibilities
· Maintains and manages inventory of materials and stocked products, which include stock locations and profiles. Using a mainframe computer and the company’s ERP system, the job holder accounts for receipts of new item and inputs essential data on all the handled materials, while adhering to strict accounting and auditing procedures.
· Communication with departmental managers to make sure items are replenished and maintained at appropriate levels.
· Assists in perpetual inventory stock counting (end of half and end of year mainly) Accuracy checks, processes, and investigates discrepancies and shortages to minimize issues and remove redundant and obsolete items.
· Follows company recycle processes.
· Ensures inward products are received and managed according to the company’s standard procedure and inspected against a golden standard so items will be correct and readily available for production.
· Verification of serial tracked product upon receipt.
· Organizes and maintains the inventory floor area to ensure efficient item storage and handling.
· Maintaining labelling and FIFO systems on the received stock items.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
· Microsoft office products
· Knowledge of ERP Systems (desirable but not compulsory as training on the ERP system will be provided)
· Ability to work with minimum supervision – self-motivated and willing to take on new skills.
· Self-motivated to achieve results with keen attention to detail.
· A good positive and supportive attitude as well as a team player.
· Flexibility and a willing attitude with good time keeping skills.
· Pedestrian Stacker License (desirable or willing to learn as company will provide training)
· Ability to problem solve and to work to tight deadlines, as well as being flexible to adjust priorities based on urgent requirements.
· Manual handling capability for light lifting.
· Good housekeeping skills to keep the warehouse clean & tidy