Storeman / Inventory Officer

Leita Steel Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the structural steel fabrication industry is seeking a dedicated Storeman / Inventory Officer. This role involves managing inventory and stock, ensuring materials are organized and available for production. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar role, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining accurate records. This position is critical to ensuring uninterrupted workshop production.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Storeman or similar role in structural steel fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of steel materials and handling requirements.
• Physical stamina to lift heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of stock movements and conduct regular stock takes.
• Store materials safely and efficiently to prevent damage.
• Inspect incoming materials for quality and report discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Tools

Inventory Management Software

Job description

Storeman / Inventory Officer Position:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail oriented Storeman / Inventory Officer to manage inventory and stock within our structural steel fabrication facility. Your primary role will involve overseeing the storage, distribution, and organization of materials, ensuring they are readily available for the production team to maintain uninterrupted workshop production, which is of the utmost importance. Your exceptional attention to detail, problem solving abilities, and strong communication skills will be essential in maintaining a smooth workflow, raising timely warnings to prevent production disruptions, and ensuring accurate records.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of all incoming and outgoing stock and materials. Monitor stock levels, conduct regular stock takes, and ensure proper labeling and identification of items. Ensuring all items are properly maintained. Recording material heat certificates accurately on paperwork and electronically.
2. Storage and Organization: Store materials safely and efficiently to prevent damage or deterioration. Implement a logical and systematic storage system for easy and timely retrieval to support continuous workshop production.
3. Material Handling: Coordinate with production teams to deliver materials to workstations in a timely manner. Assist in loading and unloading delivery trucks. Ensuring all items are always efficiently and safely stored.
4. Quality Control: Inspect incoming materials for quality and quantity, reporting any discrepancies or damages to the appropriate department immediately to avoid production delays.
5. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records of stock movements, ensuring accuracy in all transactions and updating computer-based inventory systems. Accurately record material heat certificates both physically and digitally to support production traceability.
6. Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines when handling materials and operating equipment.
7. Asset Tracking: Following up on assets that have been booked out from the store is a critical aspect of effective inventory management in the structural steel fabrication industry. It ensures that resources are being used efficiently, reduces the risk of loss, theft or misplacement, and helps maintain accurate records for future reference.
8. Production Support: Proactively identify potential inventory shortages or issues, raising timely warnings and coordinating with relevant departments to rectify them before production is affected, prioritizing uninterrupted workshop production.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Storeman or similar role in the structural steel fabrication industry or similar.
• Sound knowledge of steel materials and their handling requirements.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively to support continuous production.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records, including material heat certificates.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for timely coordination and early warnings.

• Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy materials when required.
• Familiarity with inventory management software is a plus.

• Adaptability to a changing environment and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they impact production.

• Following up on assets that have been booked out from the store.

• Strong commitment to ensuring workshop production remains uninterrupted, with a focus on timely problem resolution.