Storeman

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Gqeberha is seeking a Storeman to manage stock levels and ensure accurate goods handling. Responsibilities include receiving and dispatching orders, maintaining store cleanliness, and collaborating with the team to meet operational targets. Candidates must have strong attention to detail and be able to operate a forklift. Interested applicants should email their CV to the designated contact.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Growth potential

Team environment

Qualifications

• Mature nature with ability to work under pressure.
• Must be able to drive a forklift.
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming goods accurately.
• Dispatch customer orders daily ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the store.

Skills

Stock management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Tools

Inventory management software

Forklift

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.