Stores Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our Client is looking to employ a Store Manager based in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Objective of the Job:

Under the general direction of the Commercial Operations Manager, the Overall management of the company’s warehouse/stores and goods storage.

Qualifications and Experience (Inherent Requirements of the Position):

• Grade 12
• Dyna Supervisory Certificate
• A relevant degree in distribution/logistics or equivalent
• MS Office – Intermediate level minimum
• At least 4 years of warehouse/stores management experience
• Hands-on experience managing a warehouse/stores facility and workforce
• SAP Business One knowledge

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficient storage, distribution, security, and stock control
• Effective management of staff

1. Provide efficient stores support service:

• Establish efficient security, stock control, and optimum storage conditions for all product lines.
• Oversee the receipt, coordination, and safety of goods in the stores.
• Ensure orders arrive and are dispatched on time to the correct destinations and in the right quantities.
• Play a hands-on role in managing, motivating, and directing the stores workforce.
• Implement and manage efficient systems to account for all incoming materials/goods.
• Ensure all goods are stored securely and safely in conditions suitable for the raw materials/finished products.
• Ensure the health, safety, and cleanliness of the work environment.
• Conduct regular cleaning and inspections to maintain high hygiene standards in compliance with legislative requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and rotate stock considering production dates where applicable.
• Process and track orders for distribution and incoming deliveries, maintaining accurate records of all goods in and out of storage.
• Establish and meet quality objectives for the stores facilities.
• Operate within the allocated budget.
• Meet delivery deadlines by working efficiently with available resources.
• Produce accurate daily reports, including records of products issued, sold, and returned.
• Keep detailed records of damaged stock and the nature of the damage, as well as records of free stock issues and reasons for their issue.
• Constantly seek new ways to improve stores efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee the maintenance and servicing of all stores machinery and equipment.
• Engage with senior management by providing input on all aspects of storage and distribution.

2. Effective people management of warehouse support staff:

• Train and motivate all stores staff as required.
• Provide regular performance reports and updates.
• Recruit all stores staff.
• Handle all disciplinary matters in the stores workforce in line with company policy and labor laws.

3. Leadership:

• Manage the section within time and budget.
• Plan, select, develop, and maintain suitable manpower capabilities.
• Develop, lead, and maintain a motivated, high-performance team.
• Identify and address functional problems and opportunities in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Provide technical direction and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with legal, statutory, and internationally accepted environmental, health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills / Knowledge:

• Results-driven
• Ability to prepare delivery and ordering schedules and plan ordering and delivery cycles
• Proven knowledge of managing people and processes
• Experience managing cyclical maintenance and servicing of warehouse/stores machinery and equipment
• A proven understanding of Health and Safety regulations

Competencies:

• Time management
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, and disciplined
• Flexibility
• Ability to manage change
• Team player with a customer-focused approach

Leadership Competencies:

• Driving accountability
• High energy and drive
• Initiating action
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Cross-cultural awareness
• Impact and influence
• Business understanding
• Facilitating and managing performance
• Attracting, developing, and retaining talent
• Strategic focus.

If you are not contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.