Store Supervisor

HandPicked Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HandPicked Recruitment is seeking a Stores Supervisor to lead the stores team and oversee stock management in a manufacturing/technical environment.

The role requires strong leadership, stock control expertise and experience using MRP/ERP systems, along with solid communication and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Stores Supervisor/Manager roles.
• Proven track record of supervising and managing a team.
• Experience managing stock and stock transactions.
• Experience with an MRP/ERP system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering environment advantageous.
• Strong stock control and inventory knowledge.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the Stores team, including Stores Clerks and Forklift Driver.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the stores department.
• Control stock and related stock transactions.
• Maintain stock accuracy and correct stock levels.
• Ensure data integrity in the MRP/ERP system.
• Oversee receiving, issuing, binning and storage of materials.
• Maintain inventory records and perform stock counts/reconciliations.
• Coordinate transfer and shipping of materials.
• Ensure tidy and organized stores environment.
• Develop and maintain a disciplined team and performance metrics.
• Support operations during peak periods.

Skills

Stores supervision

Team management

Stock control

MRP/ERP

MS Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Discipline enforcement

Driver's license

Tools

MRP/ERP system

Job description

Minimum requirements:

• Previous experience in a Stores Supervisor, Stores Manager, Warehouse Supervisor or similar supervisory role.
• Proven experience managing and supervising a team.
• Previous experience managing stock and stock transactions.
• Experience working with an MRP/ERP system.
• Computer literate with good Microsoft Office skills.
• Manufacturing, fabrication, engineering or a similar technical environment would be highly advantageous.
• Strong stock control and inventory management experience.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and people management skills.
• Ability to maintain discipline and enforce company procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational requirements.
• Valid Code 8 driver's licence.

Duties will be, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and manage the Stores team, including Stores Clerks and Forklift Driver.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the stores department.
• Manage stock and all related stock transactions.
• Maintain correct stock levels and ensure stock accuracy.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of information captured on the MRP/ERP system.
• Ensure the correct receiving, issuing, identification, binning and storage of materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct stock counts and reconciliations as required.
• Coordinate the transfer and shipping of materials.
• Maintain good housekeeping and an organised stores environment.
• Build and maintain a strong, functional and disciplined team.
• Manage employee performance and ensure adherence to company procedures and standards.
• Identify and highlight operational and stock-related risks to management.
• Implement and improve relevant stores procedures and processes.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, standards and rules.
• Develop and maintain appropriate performance measures for the stores department.
• Assist operationally when required, particularly during busy periods or when additional support is needed.
• Make independent decisions regarding the management and control of stock within the scope of the position.

Please note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.