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It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together - when we combine your strengths with ours - is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?\nThe key purpose of the role is responsible to implement and uphold ABInBev safety standards. Manage the Inventory and Warehousing function so that customer service levels can be optimized and that benchmarked productivity standards are met. Implement standard operating processes in line with DPO standards. 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Random bottle sorting inspection performed daily, gaps identified & action plans implemented\nEnsure sorting area has a productive ergonomic layout that allows zero man machine interactions \nCreate and monitor sorting KPI's/Pi's CA's/Per man Hour, show positive brewery MBFU evolution\nProductivity & Capacity Managed\nEnsure 75% Compliance to the Warehouse Labour Productivity GOP to improve the KPI\nDesign and maintain sizing simulator to address optimal Labour and equipment resourcing\nAllocate and assign Labour activities utilizing the SKAP tool\nDevelop and Manage the Warehouse Capacity Utilization model to improve Warehouse efficiency\nImplement and manage waste plan and recycling operation by type of material: paper/carton, plastic by type: PET, PS, PP etc. Metal-aluminum, iron, etc., glass, food remains, other types, unrecyclable\nManage TCT and there are actions plans visible to improve it and it is also measured in Loading/Unloading and Replenishment\nSafe Warehouse Practices\nEnsure & maintain a safe warehouse operation driving awareness and compliance to all the relevant safety blocks\nProfile:\n3-year relevant diploma/degree\n3+ years Warehouse and or logistics experience advantageous\nHighly level computer user (MS Office, Oasis, Handheld devices)\nSAP proficient\nGood interpersonal skills / builds good relationships\nSuperior planning ability\nAbility to work under pressure\nGood verbal and communication skills\nGood self-management practices\nStrong achievement orientation\nAbility to adapt to and implement change effectively\nExcellent coaching capability\nReporting structure:\nDirect reports (solid line): location dependent\nDotted line reports: location dependent\nAdditional information:\nBand: VII\nABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.\nThe advert has minimum requirements listed. 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