WAREHOUSE OFFICER

Date of posting:  Oct 7, 2024

About Epiroc

Epiroc is a multinational company with a presence in 150 countries, which with innovative technology, develops and provides safe and state-of-the-art equipment, such as drilling machinery and construction tools for use in surface and underground mining. It also offers world-class after-sales services and solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification.

Life at Epiroc

By joining our team, you will be part of a group of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues who live by our core values: collaboration, commitment and innovation.
The work environment in the mining and construction industries presents unique and interesting challenges that you will not find in other industries.
Our culture is characterized by care for work-life balance, professional development, global professional opportunities, and an epic benefits package.

Mission

To assist the Warehouse Supervisor in the performance of warehouse functions and in accordance with the Standard Operating procedures of the company, ensuring that the company’s business goals of growth, market share, profitability and customer satisfaction are met.

The role

• Assist in offloading goods from port and loading for dispatch.
• Ensure prompt receipt of orders shipped from the DC’s/PC’s, processing in BPCS within 24 hours of physical receipt.
• Check packing list against physical items and quantities received to ensure conformity and accuracy in order receipt. Alert warehouse supervisor and Import & Export unit of any anomalies, and subsequently inform Inbound replenishment unit of the need for ACIGN placement. 
• Check invoices against system receipt to ensure that all items billed have been received into system inventory.
• Sort physical inventory receipts into customer orders and stock orders.
• Advise Order Fulfillment unit of customer order receipts for prompt delivery.
• Assist with labelling, stacking and re-arrangement of items for stocking in appropriate locations.
• Ensure that items are promptly and appropriately stocked for high traceability and accessibility.
• Assist in picking and processing/dispatching parts to job orders, and subsequent preparation of backorder report for circulation on weekly basis.
• Assist in picking and distributing/dispatching parts to Consignment/VMI sites and processing system DRP transfer within one working day.
• Assist in the conduct of weekly cycle counting, quarterly and annual stock take exercise.
• Assist in the picking, packing and processing of stock returns to the DC’s.
• Maintain efficient filing system for all working documents.
• Maintain general housekeeping and ensure high safety standards in warehouse environment.
• Participate in Employee development programs including product training, business and personal development.
• Any other duties assigned by your superior.

Competences, skills and experience

• Diploma/HND/Degree in Purchasing/Logistics & Supply chain/Procurement or other related area.
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of related working experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A very good understanding of systems and procedures.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal  and communication skills; verbal, written, facilitation, and a team player
• Ability to plan, coordinate and monitor activities
• Ability to motivate self to achieve key results
• Good computer skills (Word, Power point, Excel, Lotus Notes, BPCS,AC Connect, SAP,M3)

Behaviours

• Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with all functions for the good of Epiroc
• Business oriented and able to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Openness to change and reactiveness
• Well organized and focused on continuous improvement – there is always a better way
• Presentation skills are a must
• Passion and commitment towards the best interest of the company
• Ability to work in and lead a team
• Must be able to work and communicate well with all functions
• Must be able to drive actions and results within your own and other functions

Why should applicants choose to work in this position and within this department?    

Opportunity to join an exciting journey with new exciting challenges

Growth potential in the team and Supply Chain new organization (SCX) in general

Make a difference through stock availability improvement and cost savings

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