Job Description

ALPLA Packaging Pty Ltd is inviting applications for an Admin Support - Warehouse YES Programme opportunity based at the Lanseria Plant in JHB North, Gauteng.

This 12-month Youth Employment Service programme is aimed at unemployed South African youth who want to gain practical workplace experience in warehouse administration, logistics, supply chain support and inventory management.

The successful candidate will provide administrative and warehouse support by assisting with stock control, SAP reporting, inventory management, delivery documentation, dispatch planning and supplier communication to support accurate and efficient warehouse operations.

Main Purpose

To provide administrative and warehouse support by assisting with stock control, SAP reporting, inventory management and supplier communication to ensure accurate and efficient warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform stock counts.
• Verify previous day deliveries.
• Document deliveries in the ALPLA production system.
• Assist with receipting inbound stock on ALPLA production system and D365.
• Assist the Supervisor with enforcing high safety standards.
• Support the Supervisor in controlling, monitoring and achieving standards set by Senior Management for the Despatch Department.
• Maintain housekeeping according to company standards.
• Prepare daily work schedules.
• Ensure orders planned for collection and delivery are prepared on time.
• Support preparation of orders in line with truck booking slots.
• Assist with allocation of pre-pick bays.
• Schedule and dispatch drivers, vehicles or equipment to the correct locations.
• Respond to predetermined schedules, customer requests or immediate operational needs.
• Comply with plant hygiene requirements.
• Support complaint handling by reporting identified non-conformities.
• Support the implementation of corrective actions when required.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance in the area of responsibility.
• Report incidents or unsafe conditions seen in the plant or work area.

Requirements

• Must be an unemployed South African youth.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must be medically fit.
• Must not have taken part in the YES Programme before.
• Must reside in or around:
  • Cosmo City
  • Diepsloot
  • Randburg
  • Roodepoort
  • Krugersdorp
  • Surrounding areas
• Grade 12.
• Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain or Warehouse Management.
• Previous administration or work experience will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
• Excellent time management skills.
• Good administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• SAP experience will be advantageous.
• Must be reliable, punctual and trustworthy.

Behavioural Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate ALPLA’s values and principles, including:

• Creating trust.
• Building respect.
• Developing potential.
• Ensuring excellent results.
• Being reliable.
• Solving problems.
• Making decisions.
• Communicating effectively.

Skills

• Warehouse administration
• Stock control
• Inventory management
• Stock counting
• Dispatch support
• Delivery documentation
• SAP reporting
• D365 exposure
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Supplier communication
• Data capturing
• Record keeping
• Housekeeping
• Safety awareness
• Hygiene compliance
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Reliability
• Teamwork