stock manager- fm2293

Farm Manager SA; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in the Hoedspruit Area seeks an experienced Stock Manager to oversee all aspects of stock operations within the packhouse. The role includes maintaining stock levels, managing supplier relations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience in stock management and relevant qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Stock Management. Strong systems knowledge and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in stock management, preferably in packhouse/agricultural industry.
• Training in HACCP, BRC, FSSC, SIZA, Health & Safety is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal stock levels and ordering practices.
• Record and reconcile daily deliveries and usage.
• Manage stock systems for ordering, receival, usage, and waste tracking.
• Ensure hygienic, organized, and space-efficient store areas.
• Liaise with suppliers outside central procurement.
• Prepare detailed operational and variance reports.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, and resource usage.
• Ensure compliance with various health and safety standards.
• Lead, train, and motivate stock staff.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Drive continuous improvements in stock control.

Skills

Strong systems knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication capabilities

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Matric + relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Stock Management

Job description

Hoedspruit Area – Limpopo: To manage all aspects of stock operations within the packhouse, ensuring efficiency, productivity, compliance, and effective staff supervision. The role supports optimal stock levels, supplier relations, and regulatory compliance to enable smooth operations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Matric + relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Stock Management.
• Experience: 5+ years in stock management (preferably in packhouse/agricultural industry).
• Skills: Strong systems knowledge and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Leadership, negotiation, and communication capabilities.
• High attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Advantageous: Training in HACCP, BRC, FSSC, SIZA, Health & Safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain optimal stock levels and ordering practices.
• Record and reconcile daily deliveries and usage.
• Manage stock systems for ordering, receival, usage, and waste tracking.
• Ensure hygienic, organized, and space-efficient store areas.
• Liaise with suppliers outside central procurement; monitor performance.
• Prepare detailed operational and variance reports.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, and resource usage.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, BRC, FSSC, SIZA, and Health & Safety standards.
• Lead, train, and motivate stock staff; handle performance issues.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Drive continuous improvements in stock control and risk management.