Stock Manager | Warehousing

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Job Title: Stock Manager | Warehousing
Location: Clayville, Midrand

Overview: Join a leading player in the non-alcoholic ready-to-drink market in Africa, prioritizing excellence in stock management and logistics operations. We are seeking a seasoned Stock Manager to lead and optimize our warehousing division.

Key Purpose Statement: As the Stock Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the control of stock within the Logistics Warehousing division, ensuring compliance with risk management requirements and stock management processes. This is a critical role that directly impacts our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key Outputs and Accountabilities:

Stock Management and Reconciliation:

• Ensure all stock transactions are accurately accounted for, with system inventory levels reflecting physical stock.
• Analyze the stock management environment to identify critical risks and propose process redesigns.
• Execute management and control of finished goods inventory and support regional teams in stock management.

Document Management and Reporting:

• Monitor daily variances and prepare weekly reports to manage proof of delivery and customer queries.
• Investigate and resolve customer-related stock issues in a timely manner.

Managing Compliance and Quality:

• Ensure adherence to stock management practices and operational standards.
• Oversee audit documentation and Sarbox procedures, ensuring compliance with governance requirements.
• Implement standard stock counting procedures across all warehouse facilities to maintain quality assurance.

Drive Performance Improvement:

• Conduct daily stock counts to optimize reporting accuracy.
• Identify and prioritize performance improvement opportunities through KPI analysis.
• Lead performance improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.

People and Stakeholder Management:

• Lead and engage your team to achieve high performance and quality outputs.
• Foster collaboration with distribution, production, external customers, and sales as needed.
• Align team activities to optimize processes and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or BTech in Logistics, Transport, Business Management, or Finance is essential.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Stock Manager or Inventory Manager in reputable large retail or FMCG companies.
• Proficiency in logistics software systems, with Microsoft Dynamics being non-negotiable.
• Strong background in continuous improvement, stock loss investigations, and management.

Competencies:

• Assertiveness: Clearly communicate your views while maintaining positive relationships.
• Analytical Thinking: Draw insightful conclusions by analyzing relationships between various factors.
• Business Acumen: Understand current policies, practices, and trends affecting the business landscape.
• Customer Orientation: Prioritize internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Directing Others: Establish clear directions and motivate your team to achieve objectives.
• Problem Solving: Employ rigorous methods to identify and solve complex problems.
• Planning: Effectively schedule activities and allocate resources to achieve objectives.

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for stock management and a track record of success in large retail or FMCG environments, we want to hear from you!

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