Parts Operations

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: Parts Operations

Stipend: R12 000 pm

Location: Centurion

POSITION INFO:
Purpose of the Role:
To support and assist with the management and control of inbound transportation activities, from various global suppliers of spare parts.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Ensure shipment ETA’s are adhered to by service providers, or updated accordingly
• Follow up with transport service providers on late shipments
• Expedite shipments which contain parts that are on customer backorder
• Provide necessary documentation for clearing of shipments
• Ensure invoices are allocated to the appropriate accounts
• Ensure Landed Costing is completed within 24 hours of the shipment is received in the warehouse
• Manage Back-order percentage to within target range (targets are set annually)
• Manage Back-order age to within target range
• Assist Planner to ensure Fill rate meets or exceeds target
• Review & Report on Shipments that are past their due date
• Review Supplier invoices and ensure accuracy. Engage suppliers regarding corrective action when necessary

• South African unemployed YOUTH Aged between 18 and 34
• Must not have taken part on the YES Programme before
• Grade 12
• Diploma or higher in Logistics, Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge of Outlook and MS Office packages
• Strong problem solving and investigative skills
• Experience in commercial vehicle parts industry will be advantageous.

• Relationship with people Enjoys interacting with people and would feel comfortable communicating with suppliers and customers as well as staff .
• Establishes and maintains effective relations with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Evaluate and critically examines information
• Emotions Work under pressure, stay calm and professional always

• An ambitious, proactive and dynamic attitude
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player
• Able to give and recognize priorities, urgencies and act consequently
• Technical / Professional Knowledge
• Accuracy
• Honesty
• Willing to work after hours if-and-when required (ad hoc basis)
• Good Time Management Skills
• Attention to detail
• Deadline orientated
• Client Service orientated
• Accountability
• Self-starter, willing to take initiative