Position Summary
Responsible for the incoming and outgoing of materials to meet customer expectations which involve receiving, shipping, and inventory/material control. Performs manual and/or clerical duties that may utilize various systems. Involved in receipt or preparation of materials for shipment. Performs a wide variety of planning, scheduling, coordinating and reporting tasks in support of the manufacturing and distribution workflow. Coordinates and monitors workflow, assisting in scheduling and prioritizing activities in assigned distribution area. Maintains compliance with relevant local, country and international guidelines.
Accountabilities
- Plans daily work of team, allocates and prioritizes tasks to ensure flow of material is continuous and on-time
- Coordinates with Logistics/Planning/Purchasing and Manager to meet Quality and On-Time Delivery.
- Maintains ability to perform all functions within team in order to back-fill and train.
- Maintains all procedures for the processes used to execute functions of the team
- Ensure these processes are followed and carried out in safe and timely manner through performance management and process definition
- Ensure proper 5S practices are followed, and that areas, including docks, are kept clean and orderly
- Ensures accuracy of inbound and outbound materials through physical verification, documentation and transactions
- Uses sound judgement to resolve, reconcile and correct inventory discrepancies while driving continuous improvement
- Responsible for material presentation and storage of material to ensure efficient material movement, safe storage and optimization of space
- Execution and set-up of warehouse Kanban and Consignment
- Other duties as assigned.
Critical Competencies / Core Behaviours:
- Leads through VES by being able to manage multiple priorities and deliver a consistently strong contribution.
- Builds People, Teams and Organizations by leveraging the strengths of other associates to meet shared goals
- Understands global business needs, anticipate future trends, implement improvement opportunities
- Takes actions and makes decisions that support the VES culture.
- The ability to work collaboratively cross functionally across all teams. Maintains a blameless environment by focusing on issues rather than seeking to find who is at fault.
- Behaves in a way that is aligned with the company standards of conduct.
Qualifications
- Minimum High School Diploma: Logistics/Materials Management disciplines preferred
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in material handling, warehousing, shipping/receiving or related experience
- Must have strong understanding of ERP and transactional processes
- Must have a good working knowledge of Kan-Ban processes.
- Requires associate to pass fork truck driving test
- Leadership experience preferred
- Basic Computer and technology skills (i.e. able to use handheld scanners)