Equipment & Inventory Manager Required

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A DYNAMIC CANDIDATE TO JOIN OUR OPERATIONAL TEAM AT NEWREST JET PARK.

RESPONSIBILITIES: You will be responsible for

• Manage all equipment warehouse operations.
• Ensure accurate packing of equipment and bar trolleys according to airline specifications.
• Maintain inventory levels and equipment availability to support daily flight schedules.
• Oversee stock counts, cycle counts and accurate monthly inventories.
• Monitor equipment losses, damages and stock discrepancies.
• Manage airline-owned inventory and equipment floats.
• Prepare inventory reports, KPI reports and corrective action plans.
• Ensure that the daily Box times are met as per the required box times.
• Ensure that all equipment is packed as per GLP’s including dead head’s.
• Ensure that equipment carts are packed according to clients’ Equipment loading plan (ELP) and issued to subordinates daily.
• Check and sign the GLP’s.
• Ensure that the kitting processes are followed.
• Effective handling of client objections and complaints.
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements.
• Investigate customer quality issues, develop and implement corrective actions supported by a CAR analysis.
• Ensure that the rosters are done accurately and timeously.
• Full Management of the Equipment team inclusive of bar packing and warehouse management.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Management, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in one or more of the following:
• Airline catering operations.
• Catering operations and equipment management.
• FMCG distribution.
• Hospitality logistics.
• Retail distribution centres.
• Inventory and warehouse management.

SKILLS

• Inventory and Asset control.
• KPI management and operational reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• ERP and/or inventory management systems.
• Warehouse and equipment management.
• Client and stakeholder relationship management.

COMPETENCIES

• Manage and lead large operational teams
• Excellent stock accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective warehouse organisation and operational leadership.
• Sound daily operational decision-making.
• Customer & Airline Management
• Service-level compliance and operational excellence.
• Strong problem-solving and corrective-action management.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and consistently meet operational deadlines.