• To execute the receiving, issuing, counting, safeguarding and disposal of stock items to and from the packaging and Ingredients store.

• Minimum of 2-years experience in a similar environment

       Knowledge -

• Stock control principles and tools

       Skills -

• System skills (SAP/Sysproc)
• Numeric skills equivalent to Grade 12
• Well developed reading, listening and communication skills
• Organisational awareness

1.1.  Stores Operations Execution

• Receive, store, issue, return and dispose of materials and stock items in a compliant and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with established procedures and Company standards to maintain effective control over the physical product flow into and out of the store.
• Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained.
• Accept all deliveries of stock for the stores including ensuring that they are not damaged, and that everything ordered is present and accounted for.
• Check that the Purchase Order number is reflected on the delivery note/ invoice for the delivery being made so as to eliminate problems on capturing into the system.
• Assist with the loading and off-loading of both stock and non-stock items.
• Esure all stock is binned neatly and correctly on a daily basis.
• Ensure that system ransactions are processed promptly in conjunction with the Stores Administrator
• Return stock to suppliers for repairs, where necessary.
• Ensure all stock has serial numbers.
• Complete GRN of stock received from suppliers and forward to the Stores Supervisor/ Administrator.
• Introduce all stock delivered into the store.
• Draw and despatch items from the stores as requested and process in accordance with delegations of authority and system requirements.
• Communicate all delivery/collection problems to the Stores Supervisor.
• Assist suppliers and production team at the issue and receiving counter in a friendly and professional manner.
• Capture all documents (Goods receipts, issues, etc) prior to start of  the next shift each day.
• Check the signatures on SSR's in terms of the authority manual
• Maintain all related records and reports, as required.
• Implement required documentation, categorisation and any labelling per Group standards.
• Maintain timely input to SAP / Syspro and ensure accurate stock transaction records.

1.2. Stock and Inventory Control

• Track the stock and inventory in the store.
• Organise inventory to facilitate accessibility and safety for those working in the store.
• Assist with stock counts to ensure reconciliation between records and actuals.
• Conduct daily cycle counts to ensure that the system and actual stock levels balance.

1.3. Safety and Security

• Safeguard the stock in the stores at all times against loss and damage.
• Comply with applicable company policies including those pertaining, but not limited to health, safety, environment, risk and quality, including HACCP/ISO.
• Conduct housekeeping in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Adhere to the Farms Risk Management System requirements and standards in order to assist management in meeting and exceeding specific risk management objectives and targets.

1.4. Effective Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Manage colleagues expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

2. KPI’s

• Compliance with receiving, issuing, disposal and safeguarding policies and practices
• Accuracy of documentation and data
• State (cleanliness and order) of the store
• Value of losses, damage or theft
• Query / Error Resolution rate
• Expiring stock / Aging Stock

The following KPI’s must be understood in order to appreciate the impact that stores has on the supply chain’s team ability to deliver to the business.

• CSL%
• Plan vs Actual
• Supply Bias