Job Purpose
The Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for executing goods movement and storage in the warehouse in a safe and efficient way based on the directions of the Warehouse Team Leader. The role performs receiving and stocking activities; stores and distributes chemicals and raw materials; maintains inventory and stock records; and performs related work as required. Responsibilities include shipping and receiving, deliveries, stock coordination, documenting chemical warehouse transactions, maintaining records, and overseeing storage of surplus chemical inventory and property for the brewery.
Key Responsibilities
Safety
- Act in accordance with safety regulations.
- Report accidents, incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and unsafe behaviours.
- Stimulate an open environment where safety is put first by sharing safety concerns, acting as an example, and addressing safety issues.
- Lead by example on safety and sustainability.
- Provide feedback to co-workers in cases of unsafe or unsustainable behaviour.
Warehouse planning
- Plan available staff, space, and equipment resources for warehousing activities to achieve an efficient and cost-effective operation.
- Record warehouse performance data on KPIs, such as conformance to plan and overtime, in required systems including SAP and BCS.
- Apply continuous improvement methodology to warehouse planning activities.
Warehouse process execution
- Perform activities according to received instructions and applicable procedures.
- Apply 5S in the workplace and perform tasks and activities accordingly.
Goods movement
- Move goods from the right source to the right destination, at the right time and in the right quantity within the area of responsibility, including loading, unloading, line feeding, and line discharge.
- Pick mixed pallets and handle blocked pallets, market returns, and scrap materials according to procedures and instructions.
Inventory management
- Correctly register goods movements and scrapping or write-offs, using a scanner where applicable.
- Systematically perform stock counts and report deviations.
- Ensure labels and location identifiers are correctly printed, placed, and maintained.
- Conduct spot checks on warehouse security procedures.
Storage and stock quality assurance
- Perform cleaning and housekeeping activities.
- Regularly inspect the outer packaging quality of incoming and outgoing goods.
- Quickly separate defective goods in stock and ensure they are not picked.
RPM handling
- Receive, sort, store, repair or scrap, and issue RPM.
- Control empty pockets.
Assets and equipment management
- Safely operate and control material handling equipment such as FLTs.
- Operate equipment only when in possession of a relevant certificate or valid license.
- Inspect equipment before the start of each shift and report issues on time.
- Follow asset and equipment maintenance schedules in accordance with applicable supplier, local, and Heineken regulations.
TPM and continuous improvement
- Record data to contribute to DCS.
- Initiate actions to improve safety, warehousing processes, assets, stock quality, and inventory management.
- Participate in TPM improvement activities.
Organization and people management
- Actively be part of the team.
- Work on personal development through an own PDP.
Job Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree in relevant management fields.
Experience and skills
Minimum of 2 years in logistics, with warehouse experience preferred in an FMCG company.