Stock Controller

The Warehouse / Logistics Assistant coordinates and executes the assigned warehouse and / or logistics activities and processes and ensures operational management of logistical providers and / or internal employees (e.g. warehouse staff, drivers), in line with specifications, orders and safety policies, to ensure safe, efficient and effective material and equipment storage and flows and to optimally support the OpCo's production, warehousing and distribution processes in realizing their objectives.

The Warehouse / Logistics Assistant is a support / execution role in the area of Logistics / Supply chain, focusing on the administrative support and execution of the warehousing function, or on the logistics / (outbound) transport or a combination of both areas.

Typically, depending on the size and structure of the logistics / warehousing function, the Warehouse / Logistics Assistant will report to the Warehouse & Logistics Manager, or the Warehouse Manager or Transport / Logistics Manager, and this will also define the focus of the role. The larger the operation, the more specific the role of Warehouse / Logistics Assistant is likely to be, with specialist focus like stock control, transport planning, etc.

In smaller OpCo's the business is more likely to require a Warehouse / Logistics Assistant to be an all-rounder, pitching in with all aspects of goods control and distribution, which may also include driving a forklift if work requires this.

Job Description Summary

The Stock Controller coordinates and executes the assigned warehouse activities and processes, ensuring the operational management of material in line with specifications, orders, and safety policies. This role ensures safe, efficient, and effective material and equipment storage and flows to optimally support the OpCo's production and warehousing processes in realizing their objectives.

The Stock Controller is a support / execution role in the area of inventory management, focusing on the administrative support and execution of the warehousing function. The Stock Controller will report to the Warehouse Manager.

Key Responsibilities

1. Reorder materials and / or equipment where needed, register these in the relevant databases / systems, provide input on performance of suppliers, and inspect, manage, and maintain materials, tools, and / or equipment on stock to ensure optimal availability for production and delivery.
2. Identify and address bottlenecks and inadequacies in inventory processes.
3. Perform wall-to-wall and cycle counts as required.
4. Ensure that stock transfers are handled correctly both physically and within the ERP system.
5. Monitor stock consumption by production and identify areas of improvement.
6. Coordinate the intake of incoming materials and / or equipment, check for quantity, damages, and completeness, and organize unloading and storage.
7. Ensure materials and equipment are labelled and stored in the correct locations.
8. Verify the completeness and visual quality of delivered materials and equipment for efficient distribution to internal customers.
9. Receive and process orders from internal customers, select, check, pack, and distribute required materials and equipment to the specified locations.
10. Administer the intake and distribution of materials and / or equipment in relevant systems, and register hours, to provide reports to stakeholders.
11. Monitor, measure, benchmark, and evaluate inventory processes, tools, and systems.
12. Initiate and implement changes and improvements to optimize inventory processes, tools, and systems continuously.
13. Ensure compliance with all operating, safety, quality, risk, and health regulations.
14. Perform a wide range of other warehouse support and administrative tasks.
15. Undertake special project duties as assigned.

Qualifications

B Tech in related field
5 years' experience in a similar role within the Manufacturing environment.

Experience

1. Experience in managing stock counts and cycle counts.
2. Proficiency in ERP systems (Unite M3 preferred).
3. Experience in bin location management.
4. Ability to perform physical counting of stock using scanning systems.
5. Knowledge of mass balancing.

Behaviours

Relationship Building and Customer focus. Willing to do the required admin related duties as part of the role (ensure system is up to date). Attention to Safety and Compliance.

Our organisation

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.