Stores Controller

Fempower Personnel; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the supply chain sector is seeking an experienced Stores Controller to manage inventory operations effectively. The role demands strong organizational skills, hands-on stores management experience, and the ability to supervise a team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in stores management, ideally in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in SAP and inventory systems is highly preferred.
• Experience in a supervisory role for at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management and ensure accurate stock records.
• Supervise Store Men and Drivers, enforcing operational protocols.
• Generate stock movement reports and identify improvement areas.

Skills

Customer Relations

Health and Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Reporting

Team Leadership

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics

Tools

SAP

Inventory Systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Stores Controller to oversee inventory management, ensure efficient storage operations, and maintain accurate stock records in our fast-paced supply chain environment. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, hands-on stores management experience, and the ability to supervise a team.

Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12 with Mathematics (essential)
• Experience: 4+ years in stores management, preferably in manufacturing, mining, or industrial sectors including 1+ year in supervisory role
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP (highly preferred) and inventory systems. Familiarity with industrial equipment storage (e.g., machinery parts, hardware)
• Advantageous: Training in SHEQ, stores traceability, or ISO standards. Experience with mining or heavy industrial supply chains

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify and record all incoming goods against delivery notes, ensuring timely GRN processing in SAP
• Maintain accurate stock levels, implement FIFO principles, and oversee proper storage practices
• Coordinate with drivers and the Supply Chain Manager to plan routes, ensuring on-time deliveries
• Validate loaded items against delivery notes and manage documentation
• Supervise Store Men and Drivers, ensuring adherence to Company’s operational and safety protocols
• Enforce OHS Act Section 14 requirements and company's SHEQ standards
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and incident reporting
• Generate stock movement reports for management, identifying areas for improvement

Desired Skills:

• Customer Relations
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Inventory Management
• Reporting
• Team Leadership