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Overview

Coordinate with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, etc.; Schedule and oversee the supply and delivery of materials and products from the Warehouse to the Hangar; Ensure that Non-Routine Cards (NRCs) are promptly addressed and resolved as they arise; Forecast procurement of necessary materials; Monitor and liaise with the Maintenance floor, Warehouse, Production Control, Procurement, Receiving and Purchasing regarding the procurement process; Understand risks to minimise the impact on the production schedule; Ensure that data is accurately captured on systems and up to date, and resolve any issues identified; Monitor the integrity of the Bill of Materials (BOM); Create and analyse reports to mitigate any risks; Review work orders, ensure items requiring follow-up are acted on appropriately and assist in tracking these actions to completion; Attend meetings as required; Maintain inventory at levels to support company goals while maintaining a high level of customer service and eliminating production downtime; Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets, support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement; Update and maintain the Pilot Warehouse; Maintain beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. specialist major module parts vendors) to foster meaningful interactions.

Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent (essential)
  • A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field (Advantageous)
  • 3–5 years' warehouse experience (Essential)
  • Experience working with an ERP system (Essential)
  • Willingness to work shifts or overtime as and when required
  • Knowledge and understanding of the MS Office suite
  • Knowledge of lean techniques
  • Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Conflict management skills
  • Stress management skills
  • Planning and organising skills
  • Prioritisation skills
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Networking skills
  • Numerical reasoning skills

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, etc.
  • Schedule and oversee the supply and delivery of materials and products from the Warehouse to the Hangar
  • Ensure that Non-Routine Cards (NRCs) are promptly addressed and resolved as they arise
  • Forecast procurement of necessary materials
  • Monitor and liaise with the Maintenance floor, Warehouse, Production Control, Procurement, Receiving and Purchasing regarding the procurement process
  • Understand risks to minimise the impact on the production schedule
  • Ensure that data is accurately captured on systems and up to date, and resolve any issues identified
  • Monitor the integrity of the Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Create and analyse reports to mitigate any risks
  • Review work orders, ensure items requiring follow-up are acted on appropriately and assist in tracking these actions to completion
  • Attend meetings as required
  • Maintain inventory at levels to support company goals while maintaining a high level of customer service and eliminating production downtime
  • Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets, support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement
  • Update and maintain the Pilot Warehouse
  • Maintain beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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