Parts Controller

Volvo Trucks; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 55 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated warehouse manager to oversee parts management in a dynamic environment. This role involves ensuring compliance with procedures, managing inventory, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to sustainable transport solutions, all while fostering a collaborative atmosphere. If you're passionate about logistics and eager to make a difference, this opportunity offers a chance to grow and innovate in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Matric/N3 qualification is essential.
• Diploma in Warehouse Management or 3 years warehousing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions in the parts warehouse.
• Ensure accurate receiving and storing of parts.
• Process customer order requests and dispatch parts.

Skills

Customer-oriented

Teamwork

Quality-oriented

Self-motivated

Good communication skills

Resource management

Leadership skills

Stock control

Time management

Supervisory skills

Education

Matric/N3

Diploma in Warehouse Management

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What You Will Do

The main purpose of the role is to manage and control all functions in the parts warehouse.

Reporting: This position reports to the Parts Manager.

Job Objectives

• Opening and closing of job cards.
• Ensure and oversee that the receiving of goods is done according to Volvo procedure.
• Ensure all parts are received accurately against documentation and within prescribed time as set by KPI standards.
• Record all discrepancies on the GDS system when parts received are not conforming to standards and documentation descriptions and part numbers.
• Ensure parts are stored and binned correctly.
• Confirm correct bin allocation as per the GDS system.
• Process all customer order requests and ensure correct picking, packing, and distribution of parts according to Volvo procedures.
• Dispatch correct parts and quantities as per invoice.
• Check and sign off credit notes for processing, and file them in sequence.
• Follow proper procedures when processing credits, ensuring no electrical parts are returned.
• Perform daily perpetual stock counts as per set quantities.
• Investigate discrepancies thoroughly.
• Authorize and update adjustments after investigation.
• Maintain neatness inside and outside the warehouse.
• Collect waste timely.
• Ensure parts from customers meet exchange standards.
• Pack and label core parts for return to PDC.
• Handle physical receiving and storage.
• Prepare supplier/core returns.
• Ensure warehouse personnel comply with health and safety rules as per Volvo procedures.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Qualification & Job Experience

• Matric/N3
• Diploma in Warehouse Management or a minimum of three years warehousing experience is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Customer-oriented
• Teamwork
• Quality-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Resource management
• Leadership skills
• Ability to plan and organize
• Stock control
• Time management
• Training analysis
• Supervisory skills

Shortlisted candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent, and indemnity declarations for reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting, and other necessary checks.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Last Application Date: 31 March 2025.

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Who We Are And What We Believe In

Our focus on inclusion, diversity, and equity allows each of us to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive in a safe, supportive environment. We are committed to removing barriers to entry, so even if you feel you may not meet every qualification, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Our products and solutions make modern life possible worldwide. We are nearly 100,000 people shaping the future of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talented individuals.

At Volvo Trucks, we lead towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century, we have been innovating to make life easier, better, and safer. We work with passion, embrace change, and stay ahead. Join us as we move the world we want to live in.