About the position
An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Stores Manager to take the lead in driving efficient stores operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment in KwaZulu-Natal. If you have a passion for supply chain excellence, inventory control, cost optimisation and team leadership, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on operational performance and business success
Key Responsibilities
- Stores & Inventory Management: Oversee stock control, stock takes, cycle counts, incoming goods, finished goods and accurate inventory records
- Job Card & Work-in-Progress Management: Ensure timely job card closures, monitor work in progress, investigate variances and maintain accurate cost reporting
- Team Leadership: Lead and coordinate the stores team to meet production requirements, operational deadlines and performance targets
- Cost Control & Analysis: Identify cost-saving opportunities, investigate stock discrepancies, analyse purchase price variances and monitor gross margins
- Logistics & Distribution: Coordinate deliveries and collections, oversee dispatch activities and ensure efficient stock movement in line with FIFO principles
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Planning, Production, Quality, Finance and other departments to resolve operational challenges and improve efficiency
- Reporting & Compliance: Prepare accurate month-end and year-end stock reports, maintain effective internal controls and drive continuous process improvement
What We're Looking For
- A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field
- Professional certifications in Production and Inventory Management, Six Sigma or a similar discipline will be advantageous
- Strong knowledge of inventory control, stock management and supply chain best practices
- Proven experience in managing and motivating teams
- Proficiency in inventory management systems, particularly Syspro, and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Desired Skills:
- Stores
- Manager
- Manufacturing
