Raw Material Store Supervisor

Zetes; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Kempton Park seeks a Raw Material Store Supervisor to manage inventory control and ensure quality assurance. Key responsibilities include receiving and inspecting raw materials, maintaining accurate inventory records in SAP and Medea systems, and enforcing compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong inventory management skills and have a background in warehouse operations with at least 2 years of supervisory experience. This role entails ensuring effective stock levels and minimizing waste.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a storekeeping or warehouse supervisory role.
• Proven experience in receiving, issuing, binning, and stock control processes.
• Computer literacy with working knowledge of ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and quality-check raw materials according to specifications.
• Ensure accurate binning, labeling, and stock integrity.
• Conduct weekly cycle counts and participate in stock takes.

Skills

Inventory management

Quality control

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tools

SAP

Medea systems

ERP systems

Job description

Position Overview

The Raw Material Store Supervisor is responsible for the effective control, quality assurance, storage, and issuing of raw materials to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The role ensures inventory accuracy, adherence to FIFO principles, compliance with company SOPs, and effective coordination with internal stakeholders to maintain optimal stock levels and minimise waste.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and quality-check raw materials in line with specifications and FSC requirements.
• Ensure accurate binning, labelling, and stock integrity within the warehouse.
• Apply FIFO principles and monitor expired or slow-moving stock.
• Issue raw materials, dies, and artwork plates to production in accordance with job cards.
• Conduct weekly cycle counts, participate in stock takes, and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and transactions within SAP and Medea systems.
• Monitor stock levels and proactively report low or critical items to Purchasing.
• Ensure adequate availability of consumables, including cores and boxes.
• Enforce compliance with company SOPs, health and safety, and internal controls.
• Provide operational support to Logistics when required.

Core Competencies

• Strong inventory and storekeeping knowledge within a manufacturing environment.
• High attention to detail and strong quality control discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ERP systems.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet operational deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative capability.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a storekeeping or warehouse supervisory role.
• Proven experience in receiving, issuing, binning, and stock control processes.
• Computer literacy with working knowledge of ERP systems.