Receiving Officer First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQM)

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Overall Job Purpose

• To manage the receiving process of all incoming goods into the organisation
• Timely inspection (persons checking the conformity of packages and cargo with the description)
• Offload goods meant for Mobile warehouse and physical inspection to be done accordingly.
• Shipping and Receiving are “service units” whose efforts must be devoted to help end-users.

Specific Job Responsibility

• Check goods to Manifest
• Correct delivery Print Shipment Report and items label as per order
• Check physical goods with delivery docket or Invoice
• Quality and quantity issue Proper documentation and reporting of damages or missing consignments, if any
• Create inaccuracy report.
• Print Goods Receipt with location
• Put away stock in report Location.
• File on the K-Drive and send Paper work to Finance.
• Safeguard the items from losses and damages
• Check and endorse/reject Certificate of Goods Received
• Check and endorse/reject Certificate (lifting Equipment MSDS of Goods Received
• Assist with the picking, verification and dispatch process
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Job Specific Competencies

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Access
• Knowledge of ERP systems. (Pronto/SAP or similar ERP system is an added advantage
• Experience with Warehouse Management Software
• Experience with logistics and Warehouse Receiving practices
• Knowledge of component storage and packing
• Excellent public speaking skills
• General knowledge of spare parts for HME and their uses
• Excellent data interpretation and analysis.

Key Job Attributes

• Discreet and flexible.

• Be responsible, focused and self – motivated.
• Ability to interact with people and work cohesively with them.
• Must physically capable of using and moving equipment and tools
• Self-directed employee and Ownership
• Any other tasks as may be delegated upon by the supervisor.

Experience required to perform in this job

• At least 1- 2 years working in a mining related job

• Excellent data interpretation and analysis
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements of the department’s and the organization’s Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standard
• Excellent numeracy skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma graduate (business, logistics, accounting) or CIPS equivalent
• Added advantage: procurement, warehousing or logistics experience
• ZIPS certificate and member
• CIPS certificate holder
• Knowledge of supply chain policies, procedures and practices