Stock Manager - Beverage Manufacturing Industry

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly organized Stock Manager for a client in the beverage manufacturing industry located in Gauteng. The successful candidate will manage inventory levels, optimize stock control procedures, and ensure accurate order fulfillment. Applicants should have a relevant degree, significant experience in inventory management, and strong leadership skills. The role offers a great opportunity to lead in a dynamic sector with potential for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of operational experience in warehousing and stock control.
• At least 5 years in a management role.
• Understanding of key business cost drivers.
• Experience in financial and business modeling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure system inventory aligns with physical stock and optimize warehouse processes.
• Monitor daily variances and generate weekly reports.
• Ensure compliance with stock management practices and monitor KPIs.
• Oversee daily stock counts and eliminate root causes of issues.
• Lead and engage the team to achieve stock management goals.

Skills

Inventory management

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

B Comm or B. Degree in Logistics, Transport, Business Management or Finance

Tools

SAP stock management

Logistics software systems

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Stock Manager to join their team in the beverage manufacturing industry in Gauteng. The Stock Manager will be responsible for managing inventory levels, optimizing stock control procedures, and ensuring accurate and timely fulfillment of orders. The ideal candidate will have experience in inventory management, strong communication and leadership skills, and a passion for the beverage manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Stock Management and Reconciliation: Ensure that system inventory aligns with physical stock, accurately reflect customer accounts, address risks in stock management, and optimize warehouse processes. Manage and control inventory across all distribution channels, supporting regional teams and reconciling deliveries to minimize losses.
• Document Management and Reporting: Monitor daily variances, generate weekly reports, and manage proof of delivery (POD) documentation. Resolve customer queries and manage CHEP account transactions efficiently.
• Compliance and Quality Management: Adhere to stock management practices, ensure compliance with operational standards, and manage audit documentation. Monitor KPIs, implement standardized stock counting procedures, and maintain quality assurance across warehouses.
• Performance Improvement: Oversee daily stock counts, eliminate root causes of issues, and manage performance improvement projects. Track resolutions and prioritize opportunities for performance enhancement using KPIs.
• People and Stakeholder Management: Lead and engage the team to achieve goals, ensure alignment through regular communication, optimize processes, and maintain accountability to the Risk Manager for stock‑related issues.

Requirements

• A minimum of a B Comm or B. Degree in Logistics, Transport, Business Management or Finance.
• A minimum 8 years of operational experience in warehousing and stock control.
• A minimum of 5 years in a management role.
• Understanding of key business cost drivers.
• Financial and business modeling experience.
• Stock management experience.
• Experience in logistics and business software systems.
• Experience and understanding of SAP stock management transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career‑changing move.

• Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann, Rebecca Grylls, or Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.