Storeman

University of Fort Hare; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare is seeking an experienced Storeman to manage the stores function in a branch environment. You will oversee stock control, movements, inventory accuracy, and SAP transactions, ensuring reliable service for customers.

The role requires supervising stores activities, managing stock discrepancies, and extensive SAP usage. Applicants should have 2–3 years’ Storeman I level experience and strong Excel/Outlook skills.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is required.
• 2–3 years’ experience at a Storeman I level or in a similar stores/stock-control environment.
• Proven ability to supervise and coordinate stores activities within a branch.
• Working knowledge of SAP Warehousing.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of ZOHO CRM, particularly for repairs tracking.
• Strong stock-control and inventory-management experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the stores function within the branch.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of stores staff.
• Monitor stock in transit and ensure no unauthorised stock movements are made to the store location.
• Monitor weekly stock movements and investigate discrepancies.
• Review weekly SAP-generated stock orders and adjust based on branch needs.
• Source additional stock from Head Office or other branches when required.
• Resolve customer stock queries by reconciling SAP records, couriered stock and physical stock.
• Conduct and manage physical stock counts and post them on SAP.
• Investigate stock discrepancies identified during counts and report findings.
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure all stock movements are correctly processed.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure stock availability and service delivery.

Skills

Stock control

Stock movements

Team supervision

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

SAP Warehousing

ZOHO CRM

Job description

Monthly Cost To Company (Market related)

We are seeking an experienced Storeman to take responsibility for the effective management and coordination of the stores function within a branch environment. The successful candidate will oversee stock control, stock movements, inventory accuracy and related SAP transactions, while ensuring that customers receive a reliable and efficient service.

This role is ideal for an experienced Storeman who has progressed beyond day-to-day warehouse duties and is comfortable supervising stores activities, managing stock discrepancies and working extensively on SAP.

• Take full responsibility for the stores function within the branch.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of stores staff.
• Monitor stock in transit and ensure that no unauthorised stock movements are made to the store location.
• Monitor weekly One-Step stock movements into the branch and investigate and report discrepancies.
• Review weekly SAP-generated stock orders and make adjustments based on branch requirements.
• Source additional stock from Head Office or other branches when required to meet demand.
• Resolve customer stock queries by reconciling SAP records, couriered stock and physical stock.
• Conduct and manage physical stock counts.
• Capture and post physical stock counts on SAP.
• Investigate and report stock discrepancies identified during stock counts.
• Monitor stock levels and recommend appropriate safety stock levels based on sales performance.
• Proactively identify potential stock shortages and implement measures to minimise stockouts.
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure all stock movements are correctly processed.
• Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure efficient stock availability and service delivery.
• Matric / Grade 12.
• 2–3 years’ experience at a Storeman I level or in a similar stores/stock-control environment.
• Proven ability to supervise and coordinate stores activities within a branch.
• Working knowledge and practical experience using SAP Warehousing.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of ZOHO CRM, particularly for repairs tracking.
• Strong stock-control and inventory-management experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

SAP Knowledge

Experience with relevant SAP transactions, including:

• Take full responsibility for the stores function within the branch.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of stores staff.
• Monitor stock in transit and ensure that no unauthorised stock movements are made to the store location.
• Monitor weekly One-Step stock movements into the branch and investigate and report discrepancies.
• Review weekly SAP-generated stock orders and make adjustments based on branch requirements.
• Source additional stock from Head Office or other branches when required to meet demand.
• Resolve customer stock queries by reconciling SAP records, couriered stock and physical stock.
• Conduct and manage physical stock counts.
• Capture and post physical stock counts on SAP.
• Investigate and report stock discrepancies identified during stock counts.
• Monitor stock levels and recommend appropriate safety stock levels based on sales performance.
• Proactively identify potential stock shortages and implement measures to minimise stockouts.
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure all stock movements are correctly processed.
• Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure efficient stock availability and service delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• 2–3 years’ experience at a Storeman I level or in a similar stores/stock-control environment.
• Proven ability to supervise and coordinate stores activities within a branch.
• Working knowledge and practical experience using SAP Warehousing.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of ZOHO CRM, particularly for repairs tracking.
• Strong stock-control and inventory-management experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

SAP Knowledge

Experience with relevant SAP transactions, including:

• MB5T – Stock in Transit
• MB51 – Stock Movements
• ME57 / ME21N – Purchasing
• VL108 / VL02N – Delivery Processing
• MMBE – Stock Overview
• MI01 / MI04 / MI07 – Physical Inventory
• MB51 – 701 & 702 Stock Movements
• MD04 – Stock/Requirements List

Key Competencies

• Customer-centric approach.
• Strong organisational and stock-control skills.
• Methodical and highly detail-oriented.
• Good problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate a team effectively.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced branch environment.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.