Warehouse Controller - M1

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. The focus lies on bringing value to customers through high-performing products that increase productivity and safety as well as to provide services and flexible maintenance programs that extend uptime and cut costs.

The Role

As the Warehouse Controller, you will operate and administer warehouse functions, including processing, storage and packaging of supplies, materials and equipment to ultimately meet key performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities:

Environmental Health and Safety

• Adheres to safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Operational Hazard Reporting
• Uphold safety culture.

Executes warehouse operations

• Follows correct process in the operational area at all times to achieve daily KPIs and to reduce operational risks.
• Maintain a high level of stock control and accuracy within the warehouse.
• Uses correct tools and materials safely in executing operational processes e.g. Forklift/ Strapping Machine etc.
• Completes daily inspections on all equipment to ensure that equipment is safe to operate.
• Ensure that all operational reporting is completed and made available via the relevant Sandvik systems.
• Reports all discrepancies on shipment orders, safety and other operational matters.
• Actively engage and partner with other internal Sandvik departments to provide timely feedback and responses on all Customer order queries.
• Participates in continuous improvement projects, including stock optimization and OSMI prevention

Key deliverables in the area of responsibility:

Handover/Collections/Export:

• Adheres to a high-quality standard on all shipments dispatched from the warehouse, such as order accuracy, physical condition and transport requirements i.e. glass, fragile items, chemicals, heavy loads and filters etc.
• Preparing and monitoring outbound staging areas.
• Controls flow of dispatch documentation, e.g. collections, handover and export paperwork.
• Control all export compliance inspections with relevant authority bodies such as Bureau Veritas, SGS, Customs etc.
• Conducts discrepancy investigations and provides feedback in a complete and timely manner on Order Collections, Load-Close/Order Handover and export shipments.
• Maintain strict documentation control and hand over to Freight Administration daily for archiving.
• Ensure orders are load closed on Prime log and continuously handed over to the Distribution Partner and transfer of ownership acknowledged.

Allocations:

• Consistently Monitors Open Book to ensure that all pick notes are printed in a timely manner
• Oversee order criticalities and ensure that they are assigned and picked on time
• Allocate Pick Notes to the Pickers to commence with the Picking of Customer Orders.
• Confirm Picks on the system as they are completed and hand over the Pick notes to the pack station.
• Monitor the unconfirmed Lines and report ageing to the Team Leader.

JP/EX/RT:

• Process deliveries on the system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitor the GIT report daily and ensure that it is up to date.
• Monitor allocated orders and ensure pick notes are printed in a timely manner.
• Allocate Pick Notes to the Pickers to commence with the Picking of Customer Orders
• Oversee order criticalities and ensure that they are assigned and picked on time.
• Monitor the unconfirmed Lines and report ageing to the Team Leader.

Handling and Storage:

• Monitor the daily inbound truck schedule.
• Ensure vehicles are correctly positioned for safe loading and offloading.
• Preparing and monitoring all Inbound and Outbound staging areas.
• Controls the issue of diesel.
• Monitors the battery charging station and conducts daily inspections.
• Controls are operational packaging materials and responsible for the packaging tracker.
• Inspects all Racking and Cantilevers and reports defects to Operations Managers.
• Monitors space utilization and recommends optimal storage methods.
• Controls bulk and external storage areas to achieve optimal safety, storage and picking methods.
• Executes layout changes as approved by Operations Managers.
• Monitors deviation cages to ensure that the correct process is being followed as ageing items are actioned.

Warehouse Team Control:

• Provision of backup support to all team members as required
• Provision of on-the-job coaching and guidance as and when necessary
• Answering technical queries of team members as required

Your profile

• Grade 12 / Equivalent qualification
• A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a warehousing/distribution.
• MS Office skills intermediate level
• Prior exposure to ERP, WMS, TMS and EHS management systems (experience with Aurora and DI is beneficial)
• Experience with flexible shift work & rosters
• Valid driver's license code 10 and PDP.

How To Apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 12 June 2023

Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful; we however thank you for your interest in our company. In Line with our EE Plan, HDSA (Historically disadvantaged South African) candidates will be given first preference.

We offer an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.