Engineering Stores Supervisor

AVI Limited; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Durban is looking for an Engineering Stores Supervisor to support their engineering team. The successful candidate will manage stock requirements, ensure compliance with safety standards, and lead the Storeman team. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in a similar role and a relevant tertiary qualification in Inventory Management. This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in ensuring production continuity.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a Store Controller or Supervisor role in an Engineering Stores environment.
• Experience in FMCG or Manufacturing sector is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with safety standards and practices.
• Manage stock requests and monitor inventory levels.
• Utilize SAP for purchasing and stock management.
• Lead the Storeman team and set KPIs.

Skills

Stock management

Health and Safety compliance

SAP usage

Inventory accuracy

People management

Education

Relevant completed tertiary qualification in Inventory Management

Matric

Job description

Overview

Job title: Engineering Stores Supervisor

Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline: October 11, 2025

We’re seeking an Engineering Stores Supervisor to drive success at NBL Westmead Biscuits in Westmead, Durban. This role supports the engineering team in sourcing and purchasing engineering equipment and services to ensure production continuity. It is accountable for managing engineering stock requirements, ensuring spend transparency, and maintaining accurate engineering material master data.

Reporting

Reports to: Maintenance Planner

Key Areas of Impact

• Health and Safety: Ensure compliance with safety standards and best practices (PPE, chemicals, lifting equipment, and lock-out / tag-out procedures).
• Food Safety: Maintain good housekeeping, manage consumable supplies, and ensure compliance with GMP and 5S standards.
• Stock Management: Oversee stock requests, monitor stock levels, manage spare parts and inventory accuracy, and optimize storage space.
• Systems and SAP Management: Use SAP for purchasing, stock management, and inventory control. Review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) - generated Purchase Requisitions (PRs), ensure accurate material data, and manage stock counts.
• People Management: Manage Storeman team, set KPIs, and identify training needs.

What It Takes to Succeed

Experience that set you up for success:

• At least 3 – 5 years’ Store Controller / Store Supervisor experience gained in an Engineering Stores environment, ideally within the FMCG / Manufacturing sector

Qualifications and Certifications

• Matric
• Relevant completed tertiary qualification in Inventory Management, Warehousing or related completed 2-year tertiary qualification
• Store Keeping / Procurement jobs