Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), manufacturer of Elephant House Soft Drinks and Ice Creams is a leading consumer food company in Sri Lanka. CCS is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC.
The company is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of Executive – Inbound Logistics. The position exists to be responsible and accountable for the following areas with regard to CCS. Responsible to manage and control stocks/materials within statutory and organizational guidelines with the objective of ensuring that the stock control function is taken care of at the best possible level for the business.
Job Responsibilities
Monitoring stocks and ensure requisitions are generated in the system when required
Use of annual forecast and rolling forecast for placing orders and Liaising with suppliers
Communicating to management regarding possible over stock situations to mitigate same.
Analysing and reporting on stock holdings costs and stock turn to management on a monthly basis.
Checking and releasing GRN's in a timely manner to ensure adequate stocks are available for production.
Closely monitor the inventory movements and make sure to maintain the inventory accuracy at 100%.
Monitoring 5S in stores; Ensuring that a systematic method is used for storing of goods.
Making available relevant information to auditors in a timely manner.
Ensuring hygienic conditions are maintained in stores.
Visiting outsourced stores regularly and ensuring that they are maintained as per the standards agreed upon in contracts.
Liaising with the QA department to ensure that products which are received comply with quality standards to ensure that the no substandard products are used in the production process.
Person Specifications
Degree in Warehouse Management / Materials Management or equivalent from a recognized Institute / University. Minimum of 1-2 years working experience in an SAP based manufacturing environment is preferred.
Business Understanding in Inventory control / Stores Management preferably related to Consumer Foods.
Sound knowledge in Manufacturing Consumer Food Products and related Food Technology, material management and stock maintenance. MM module in SAP.
Business Acumen; Building High Performance Teams; Analytical; Innovative; Communication; Adaptability; Negotiation; Decision Taking and problem Solving; Organization; Attention to detail; Proactiveness and Customer Focus.
If you are confident that you possess the above requirement, please send your cv, which includes the names of two non-related referees. Click on the advert now to join our team via Elephant House Careers site.
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC
30 Jan 2025
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