Background

Zambia Sugar Plc. is an ABF Group sugar company and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream products.

The company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position in the Supply Chain Department to be based in Lusaka:

INVENTORY CONTROLLER x 1 – FIXED TERM CONTRACT

This position reports to the Warehouse Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply minimum standards, processes and operating instructions for stock management and inventory control as per the ABF Outbound Logistics Way, Group minimum standards and country-specific requirements.
• Plan, lead and conduct relevant cycle, weekly, monthly, planned and unplanned stock counts as per Group / country specific requirements.
• Reconcile system and physical stock on hand, and investigate any variances, including reconciliation of sugar and packing materials as required by the site.
• Provide input into the execution and monitoring of Min / Max stock management in support of Depot Replenishment Planning.
• Coordinate the timely and accurate capturing of all inventory processes, including capturing of verified stock count transactions in the system.
• Co-ordinate and oversee all stock receipts, issues and internal movements.
• Assist with stock placement to maximise warehouse capacity utilisation.
• Conduct quality checks and manage product quality including the generation of monthly quality metric reports and movement of damaged stock to the correct location.
• Conduct regular systems checks in SAP/WMS and lead the close of action thereof.
• Monitor inventory stacks and ensure compliance with the stacking guidelines.
• Consistently track and manage inventory control performance to standard and display all relevant KPI’s to build team understanding, commitment and performance.
• Continuously engage with MHE Operators to uphold good practices and minimize sugar damages.
• Coach and conduct on the job training of team members to ensure competence against standards, SOPs, and skills required.
• Identify opportunities and make suggestions for warehouse improvements.
• Support, guide and supervise the ongoing compliance with SHERQ and housekeeping standards and requirements.
• Promote and adhere to business procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).
• Execute any other duties that as assigned to by the supervisor from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• At least an advanced or equivalent in Logistics / Warehousing / Inventory control.
• Microsoft proficient.
• Experience working with an ERP such as SAP and/or WMS will be an added advantage.
• 2-3 years’ practical warehousing experience.
• Leadership ability to influence, empower, guide and develop others.
• Ability to plan and organize work and resources.
• Good communication and report writing skills.
• Effective analytical skills.
• Results, performance and customer focused.
• Suitably qualified applicants must submit certificates verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

• Apply minimum standards, processes and operating instructions for stock management and inventory control as per the ABF Outbound Logistics Way, Group minimum standards and country-specific requirements.
• Plan, lead and conduct relevant cycle, weekly, monthly, planned and unplanned stock counts as per Group / country specific requirements.
• Reconcile system and physical stock on hand, and investigate any variances, including reconciliation of sugar and packing materials as required by the site.
• Provide input into the execution and monitoring of Min / Max stock management in support of Depot Replenishment Planning.
• Coordinate the timely and accurate capturing of all inventory processes, including capturing of verified stock count transactions in the system.
• Co-ordinate and oversee all stock receipts, issues and internal movements.
• Assist with stock placement to maximise warehouse capacity utilisation.
• Conduct quality checks and manage product quality including the generation of monthly quality metric reports and movement of damaged stock to the correct location.
• Conduct regular systems checks in SAP/WMS and lead the close of action thereof.
• Monitor inventory stacks and ensure compliance with the stacking guidelines.
• Consistently track and manage inventory control performance to standard and display all relevant KPI’s to build team understanding, commitment and performance.
• Continuously engage with MHE Operators to uphold good practices and minimize sugar damages.
• Coach and conduct on the job training of team members to ensure competence against standards, SOPs, and skills required.
• Identify opportunities and make suggestions for warehouse improvements.
• Support, guide and supervise the ongoing compliance with SHERQ and housekeeping standards and requirements.
• Promote and adhere to business procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).
• Execute any other duties that as assigned to by the supervisor from time to time.

• Microsoft proficient
• Experience working with an ERP such as SAP and/or WMS
• Leadership ability to influence, empower, guide and develop others
• Ability to plan and organize work and resources
• Good communication and report writing skills
• Effective analytical skills
• Results, performance and customer focused

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• At least an advanced or equivalent in Logistics / Warehousing / Inventory control
• Suitably qualified applicants must submit certificates verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)