Equipment & Inventory Manager Required

Newrest

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.