Position Title: Chep Pallet Controller
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Springs
Grade: Grade 03
Requisition ID: 21923
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Chep Pallet Controller to be based at our McCain Springs site, Gauteng. The successful candidate will report to the 3PL Operations Manager.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The CHEP Pallet Controller will be responsible for monitoring and reconciling inbound and outbound pallets. The individual should have strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and an understanding of the management of CHEP pallets. They must also be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. The CHEP Pallet Controller should handle queries so they can be resolved effectively and efficiently and oversee the process from dispatch to de-hire of the pallets and to ensure there is minimum adverse impact on the business. To ensure effective administration and management with regards to the CHEP recovery process.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Pallet Management;
- Manage all administrative functions related to CHEP Pallet Recovery.
- Responsible and accountable for pallet control on behalf of McCain Foods Limited.
- Responsible for the management of pallets in the trade and at customers nationally.
- Fully reconciled pallet audit with zero pallet losses, physical pallets must balance to system.
- Ensure that accurate CHEP documentation are kept as hard copies and such documentation is always available when needed.
Continuous Improvement;
- Develop and implement pallets processes/systems to minimize and mitigate financial costs.
- Review and provide pallet reports, ensuring compliance and identify continuous improvements.
- Responsible for the update of CHEP details for customers on master data.
Reporting;
- Pallets out in trade for the Direct Network – provide a weekly report (every Tuesday) to the relevant parties to ensure that pallets outstanding are recovered within 30 days.
- Weekly report on outstanding pallets in trade to include a plan of recovery.
- Weekly & fully reconciled report on physical pallets out in trade. The pallets out in trade must balance to system and the McCain finance report.
- Monthly feedback on pallets showing month on month trend and improvements with recoveries.
EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably Logistics or related degree).
- Pallet management and knowledge of CHEP agreements (THAN’s and PCN).
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of food safety.
- CHEP system experience.
- SAP experience and experience in interaction with customers, order desk and 3PLs (3rd Party Logistics).
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
- Excellent planning, organizational and follow- through skills.
- Above average verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong phone contact handling skills and actively listening.
- Competent in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
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Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics
Division: South Africa
Department: Tower Management External
Location(s): ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Springs || ZA - South Africa : Eastern Cape : Port Elizabeth || ZA - South Africa : Free State : Bloemfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bapsfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bedfordview || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bronkhorstspruit || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Katlehong || ZA - South Africa : KwaZulu-Natal : Durban || ZA - South Africa : Limpopo : Marble Hall || ZA - South Africa : Mpumalanga : Delmas || ZA - South Africa : North West : Lichtenburg || ZA - South Africa : Other : Reference job description || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : CapeTown || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : George
Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)
