Warehouse Superintendent

Saint-Gobain SA; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain SA in Brakpan, South Africa, seeks an experienced Warehouse/Inventory Specialist to drive continuous improvement in stock control, cycle counts and standard operating procedures. You will lead inbound/outbound activities, ensure FIFO compliance, and collaborate with Finance and production teams to optimize stock handling and warehouse performance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years' warehouse experience, SAP proficiency, and strong leadership to guide a warehouse team in a

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent completed.
• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management/Operations Management.
• 3–5 years of warehouse/distribution experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• SAP experience required; solid stock handling, logistics and warehousing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Apply continuous improvement principles to inventory management policies and procedures aligned with business requirements.
• Measure and drive performance improvements in stock accuracy (SRA) and cycle count accuracy (CCA).
• Ensure inventory holding policies and processes are documented and trained.
• Refine processes with Finance for proper stock treatment and compliance with ICRF.
• Control FIFO principles for RM and FG stock.
• Provide system leadership of SFA system and Customer Focus Pillar.
• Conduct daily walkabouts to ensure safety practices are followed.
• Manage warehouse 3 & 5S and coach staff on inventory control.

Skills

SAP

Stock handling

Logistics

Warehousing

Leadership

Education

Matric

Diploma in SCM

Job description

• Apply continuous improvement principles to inventory management policies and procedures aligned with the business requirements.
• Measure and drive performance improvement in key operational and profitability metrics such as stock record accuracy (SRA) – Target 98% stock accuracy and cycle count accuracy (CCA).
• Ensure inventory holding policies, procedures and processes are documented and trained out
• Refine processes with Finance to ensure proper stock treatment and compliance with ICRF.
• Effective control of FIFO principles and practices (RM and FG).
• System leadership of SFA system and Customer Focus Pillar
• Understand, investigate & reduce the number of redlights
• Develop and review procedures according to the specified time
• Improve existing process to meet SRA, CSI & TTT targets
• Investigate every CSI failure in detail and source sustainable ways to prevent re-occurrence
• Conduct daily walkabout to monitor that safety practices are followed
• Manage warehouse 3 & 5S
• Identify specific and unique team training needs and requirements and conduct consistent feedback and coaching of employees
• Engage, present and gain agreement from relevant business stakeholders on inventory management strategies. (Supply chain team and other plants)
• Coordinate planning and execution of physical inventory and maintenance item counts (Cycle counts, Month end counts and year end counts)
• Oversee the following teams & associated activities, ensure adequate resourcing:
• Receiving (Innterplant and Raw Material)
• Accurate Picking, Loading & Posting
• Cycle count frequency and accuracy (SRA)
• Detailed investigation of all stock adjustments (QK & Associated problem-solving tools

Why do we need you?

• Apply continuous improvement principles to inventory management policies and procedures aligned with the business requirements.
• Measure and drive performance improvement in key operational and profitability metrics such as stock record accuracy (SRA) – Target 98% stock accuracy and cycle count accuracy (CCA).
• Ensure inventory holding policies, procedures and processes are documented and trained out
• Refine processes with Finance to ensure proper stock treatment and compliance with ICRF.
• Effective control of FIFO principles and practices (RM and FG).
• System leadership of SFA system and Customer Focus Pillar
• Understand, investigate & reduce the number of redlights
• Develop and review procedures according to the specified time
• Improve existing process to meet SRA, CSI & TTT targets
• Investigate every CSI failure in detail and source sustainable ways to prevent re-occurrence
• Conduct daily walkabout to monitor that safety practices are followed
• Manage warehouse 3 & 5S
• Identify specific and unique team training needs and requirements and conduct consistent feedback and coaching of employees
• Engage, present and gain agreement from relevant business stakeholders on inventory management strategies. (Supply chain team and other plants)
• Coordinate planning and execution of physical inventory and maintenance item counts (Cycle counts, Month end counts and year end counts)
• Oversee the following teams & associated activities, ensure adequate resourcing:
• Receiving (Innterplant and Raw Material)
• Accurate Picking, Loading & Posting
• Cycle count frequency and accuracy (SRA)
• Detailed investigation of all stock adjustments (QK & Associated problem-solving tools

Is this job for you?

The ideal candidate must have a completed Matric or equivalent and must possess a Diploma or Degree in in Supply Chain Management & Operations Management. Candidate must have at least three to five years relevant experience within warehouse & distribution ideally in a manufacturing or plant environment. SAP experienced is required for this role including solid experience of stock handling, logistics and warehousing. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills and experience to lead a warehouse team.

To make sure nothing is forgotten

The purpose of this role will be to co-ordinate and manage various aspects of the warehouse (Inbound & Outbound), Planning & Raw Material stores. To manage the daily warehouse activities, end to end. Support the Customer Experience Manager in highlighting any operational challenges and plant risks.

Legal Statement

"We value the importance of a diverse workforce as a cornerstone of our business success. Our primary focus in selecting the most suitable candidates for our roles is based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We wholeheartedly embrace the principle of equal opportunity in our employment processes and are committed to eliminating any unlawful discrimination in our hiring practices"