WAREHOUSE CONTROLLER

SAB; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

SAB is seeking a Warehouse/Logistics professional to manage inventory and processes in our South Africa facilities. The role focuses on implementing standards, driving KPI alignment, and elevating warehouse performance in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining SOPs, safety priorities, and continuous improvement through problem-solving tools across the warehouse.

Qualifications

• 3-year relevant degree.
• 3+ years warehouse and/or logistics experience advantageous.
• Highly level computer user (MS Office, Oasis, Handheld devices).
• SAP proficient.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to 5S standards within and around warehouse operations.
• Cascade Global policies and ensure compliance to them.
• Develop and maintain SOPs through management routines and KPI indicators.
• Cascade KPI/PI to individual warehouse staff and drive improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Superior planning ability

Ability to work under pressure

Verbal and written communication

Self-management practices

Achievement orientation

Adaptability to change

Coaching capability

Education

3-year relevant degree

Tools

MS Office

Oasis

Handheld devices

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The key purpose of this role is responsible to implement and uphold ABInBev safety standards. Manage the Inventory and Warehousing function so that customer service levels can be optimized and that benchmarked productivity standards are met. Implement standard operating processes in line with DPO standards. Manage VLC, ZBB and FLC budgets in line with annual flexed targets.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Ensure compliance to 5's Standard within and around Warehouse Operation and show results evolution Cascade all Global policies and ensure compliance to them Implement and design the management cycle e.g. Business Descriptions, SLA's, Process Maps, kPI Indicators and ensure compliance with all warehouse staff and show results evolution Develop and continuously validate SOP's through management routines by using tools and ensure understanding by all warehouse employees (LnA,SCL OWD) Team rooms managed and updated through routine meetings to solve problems and drive performance Develop and maintain MCRS/MCL routines and track adherence there off Use problem solving tools e.g. 5 WHY, Abnormality Reports, SIC, OPLs, RACI's, OWD's, PDCA's, etc. to develop action plans to show improvement on PI's and KPI’s Cascade KPI's and PI's to individual warehouse employee level, standardise the KPI/PI achievements and monitor individual targets Ensure adherence to best practice generation process and execute approved projects and show result evolution Make use of GOP's linked to warehouse KPI's and insure 75% score is achieved Utilise GAPA and PDCA for chronic abnormality's and execute actions derived from analysis Inventory Ensure daily compliance of inventory counts Ensure compliance to inventory policy and use management tools to close gaps Ensure compliance to Quality Policy and use management tools to close gaps Manage the process on how to destroy and write off obsolete product in compliance with legal/environmental requirements Identify the root cause of inventory count variances and put action plans in place through problem solving tools to improve the Inventory accuracy KPI Reduce Supply Chain Overheads through the utilisation of problem solving tools and management of stock age KPI’s Track and trend all operating variances within in the warehouse and utilize management tools to improve results Layout Implementation Ensure adherence to the layout in line of certain warehouse activities e.g. Empties zone; Refusal zone; Order Picking zone; Repack zone; Finished Goods zone Track and manage warehouse management tools to ensure ABC compliance Trough MCL routine track compliance to all safety related processes within the warehouse Track and trend ABC compliance to realise warehouse efficiencies, Time and Motion studies and show Results evolution Improve Quality Standards Manage, track and trend 1. warehouse cleanliness, 2. pest control schedule adherence, 3. cross contamination from non-food grade chemicals, 4. daily temperature control andb5. product exposure Ensure 75% Compliance to the Global Warehouse GOP Implement and adhere to a Location-Based Inventory System to identify stored product Execute Action Plan to address the Stock Age Index KPI Track and trend %HL near to be blocked as a PI Ensure adherence to blocking standards on non-conforming inventory Track, trend and manage sorting processes to reduce MBFU% and to improve sorting productivity by utilizing management tools Track and trend broken cases by operator, picker and sorter to develop action plan to improve total breakage costs Create a quality induction programme and ensure 100% compliance on training to warehouse staff Track, trend and manage the distribution returns policy to ensure alignment with the quality policy Track, trend and manage repacking operation to conform to quality standards and to improve repacking productivity Picking Standards Ensure adherence to the standardised picking process and ensure compliance through management routines that ensure a safe and productive process Ensure Picking area has a productive ergonomic layout that allows zero-man machine interactions Create and monitor picking KPI's/Pi's Cas/Per man Hour, Replenishment adherence Sorting Standards Sorting Guideline adherence & targets met - Sorting resources planned, trained & quality bottle sorting performed. Random bottle sorting inspection performed daily, gaps Identified & action plans implemented Ensure sorting area has a productive ergonomic layout that allows zero-man machine interactions Create and monitor sorting KPI's/Pi's CA's/Per man Hour, show positive brewery MBFU evolution Productivity & Capacity Managed Ensure 75% Compliance to the Warehouse Labour Productivity GOP to improve the KPI Design and maintain sizing simulator to address optimal labour and equipment resourcing Allocate and assign labour activities utilising the SKAP tool Develop and Manage the Warehouse Capacity Utilisation model to improve Warehouse efficiency Implement and manage waste plan and recycling operation by type of material: paper/carton, plastic by type: PET, PS, PP etc., metal – aluminum, iron, etc., glass, food remains, other types, unrecyclable Manage TCT and there are actions plans visible to improve it and it is also measured in Loading/Unloading and Replenishment Safe Warehouse Practices Ensure & maintain a safe warehouse operation driving awareness and compliance to all the relevant safety blocks

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Superior planning ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management practices
• Strong achievement orientation
• Ability to adapt to and implement change effectively
• Excellent coaching capability

Minimum Requirements

• 3-year relevant degree
• 3+ years Warehouse and or logistics experience advantageous
• Highly level computer user (MS Office, Oasis, Handheld devices)
• SAP proficient

Additional Information

Band: VII SAB/AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has anchored this in a powerful brand purpose – We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers – which articulates who we are and where we are going. At SAB it’s always about more than the beer. We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward. Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa's largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption. SAB is one of South Africa’s admired companies and corporate brands. The company has 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5000, and supports a beer economy ‘from seed to sip’ of over 250 000 jobs. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish