Assistant Logistic Support

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

·         Secondary education or higher vocational training in a relevant discipline

·         A minimum of 1–3 years of professional experience in logistics, supply, warehouse operations, or inventory control

·         Demonstrated experience in inventory management, including stock control, order picking, packing, shipping, stock replenishment, and cycle counting

·         Experience managing shipping and receiving processes in an operational environment

·         Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), including ERP-based systems (e.g. Oracle)

·         Experience working in accordance with safety procedures and equipment handling protocols

·         Valid forklift licence, where operationally required

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

·         Higher vocational training in logistics, supply chain management, or a related discipline, with post-qualification experience

·         Experience using logistics or inventory software, with a high level of data entry accuracy

·         Previous experience in a regulated, operational, or international organisation (e.g. defence, government, or large enterprise)

DUTIES/ROLE: 

·         Distribution Centre Management

ü  Works with Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) basic processes and operations

ü  Maintains item and inventory management records

ü  Helps minimize bottlenecks and delays and the resulting impact on operating costs

ü  Uses real-time inventory software, with guidance, to move supplies where needed, when needed

ü  Assists in resolving issues related to physical space management

·         Inventory Management

ü  Performs the receiving, ticketing, checking in and distributing of inventory items for a specific location

ü  Produces basic inventory management reports for senior staff to reconcile the inventory balances

ü  Tracks inventory information for a specific product group or location

ü  Works with basic tasks of inventory management for a specific location

ü  Follows processes to take stock, release inventory or return into processing; resolves discrepancies

·         Logistics Management

ü  Uses tools, with guidance, to forecast delivery times, determine costs and assess performance

ü  Maintains records of all shipments and invoices using an established system

ü  Assists in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity

·         Supply Chain Management

ü  Recognizes software systems or components used to manage supply chain

ü  Participates in supply chain analysis and uses it to spot trends and improvement opportunities

ü  Discusses considerations for integrating partner and supplier transactions

ü  Summarizes supply chain considerations for different types of products

ü  Works with a specific part of supply chain management process

·         Warehouse Management

ü  Assists in implementing mechanization approaches and techniques in a distribution centre

ü  Collects and translates the business requirements for specifications of warehouse management systems

ü  Performs basic warehousing activities such as receiving, putting away, picking, packing and shipping merchandise

ü  Maintains warehouse equipment and facilities on a regular basis