Storeman

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A local staffing agency is seeking an experienced Storeman in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, to manage stock levels and ensure accurate goods receipt and dispatch. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining administrative accuracy, supporting technicians, and upholding health and safety regulations. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The ideal candidate should also possess technical knowledge and experience related to stock management.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be mature and able to work under pressure.
• Experience in stock management is essential.
• Willingness to assist with other tasks as required.
• Work as part of a team to meet targets.
• Capable of efficient stock management and locating stock.
• Strong communication at all levels.
• Follow health and safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Willing to assist with other tasks in the department.
• Able to be trained to use company computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive and dispatch goods using appropriate software.
• Ensure paperwork is correct and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Perform stock checks and maintain cleanliness of the store.
• Dispatch goods daily; pick, pack, label and deliver via vehicles.
• Issue and record stock to technicians per job card.
• Perform stock takes and maintain housekeeping to high standards.
• Maintain safe, clean store and site; comply with safety policies.

Skills

Stock management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Forklift driving (desirable)

Education

Technical knowledge and experience

Job description

General Summary and Purpose

The Storeman is an important link in the company supply chain for maintaining standards of delivery to our customers. Our customers rely on our accuracy to ensure their production runs efficiently, and so our approach to stores activity is focused on making good internal decisions and always promoting accuracy from our team.

The Storeman is to administer, control, and maintain accurate stock levels of the store and to ensure that the administrative system is always well maintained and aligned with company policies. The Storeman is responsible for ensuring that goods received into or sent out from the company are in good condition and correspond with the correct paperwork to ensure accurate stock records are held and customer deliveries are dispatched correctly and on a first-time basis.

Core Functions & Responsibilities

• Goods Receiving: Receive goods into the company using the appropriate software.
• Ensure all paperwork is correct and goods received are in good order, assisting admin staff to ensure that accurate stocks are held on site.
• Check for damaged or missing items against delivery notes, move and rearrange stock, and ensure that products are stored safely in their allocated space and labelled correctly.
• Goods Dispatched: Ensure that customer orders are picked daily, packed securely, labelled correctly, and dispatched accurately using the appropriate software. Load these orders onto the relevant vehicles in a safe and responsible manner to ensure that deliveries are made to the customer correctly and on a first-time basis.
• Technicians: Issue and return stock to technicians as per job card and record issued stock on the computer system.
• Stock Takes: Support the PI team by carrying out physical stock checks when necessary and maintain a high standard of general housekeeping within the store.
• Housekeeping: Maintain the store and site to a safe and clean standard to ensure ease of availability of stock. Keep the site clean and tidy to ensure safe working practices and allow the site to function efficiently and in compliance with safety legislation. This task may include movement of equipment within the working environment/warehouse.

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the Branch Manager.

Qualifications, Experience and Abilities

• Candidates should be of a mature nature and must be able to work and perform under pressure.
• Technical knowledge, experience, and qualifications are essential.
• It is desirable for the candidate to be able to drive a forklift.
• Work as part of a team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Work collaboratively and engage with key stakeholders to achieve specific targets.
• Demonstrated ability in efficient management of stocks, including picking orders or locating stock within the warehouse.
• Strong communication skills at all levels.
• Enthusiasm for the task at hand.
• Ability to work in a safe and responsible manner. Must wear and use the correct personal protective equipment, as determined and provided by the company, and follow company health and safety and environmental procedures, policies, and reporting guidelines.
• Willingness to assist with other work or general tasks within the department as required.
• Must possess the ability to be trained and to utilize any computer software as designated by the company.

KPIs for Senior Storeman

• Accuracy of Goods Received and Dispatched
  • Target: 99% accuracy
  • Measurement: Number of errors in goods received/dispatched ÷ total number of goods received/dispatched
• Stock Level Accuracy
  • Target: Maintain 98% accuracy
  • Measurement: Discrepancies found during stock takes ÷ total stock items
• Housekeeping Standards
  • Target: Maintain a clean and safe working environment/warehouse with no safety violations
  • Measurement: Number of safety violations or housekeeping issues reported
• Efficiency in Stock Takes
  • Target: Complete stock takes within the allocated time frame with minimal discrepancies
  • Measurement: Time taken to complete stock takes and number of discrepancies found
• Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations
  • Target: Zero incidents of non-compliance
  • Measurement: Number of health and safety incidents or violations
• System and Administrative Accuracy
  • Target: 100% accuracy in maintaining administrative systems and records
  • Measurement: Number of errors found in administrative records
• Technician Support
  • Target: 95% of stock issued and returned to technicians accurately and on time
  • Measurement: Number of errors in stock issued/returned ÷ total number of transactions

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Meriek Robinson at [e-mail]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.