Stores Supervisor

Stor-Age Property REIT Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Logistics in Germiston is seeking an experienced Stores Supervisor to oversee workshop stores, procurement, stock control, and supplier coordination. You will lead a team to ensure accurate inventory, compliance with procedures, and timely availability of parts to maximise fleet uptime.

The role requires 5+ years in a workshop stores or fleet logistics environment and 2+ years in a supervisory stores role, with strong knowledge of vehicle components, procurement, and inventory systems.

Qualifications

• Matric.
• Post-matric qualification in Logistics, or Supply Chain will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a workshop stores or fleet logistics environment.
• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory stores or inventory control role.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle components, parts procurement, and inventory management.
• Experience using inventory management systems such as Sage, Pastel, Eclipse, or similar.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the workshop stores, including receiving, issuing, storage, and stock control.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock takes, and reconciliation of variances.
• Monitor Work in Progress (WIP) inventory and ensure accurate job card allocations.
• Manage stock procurement and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Oversee the issuing, returns, and adjustment of workshop stock and high-value items.
• Maintain workshop tool and equipment registers, including audits and calibration records.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, audit requirements, and health and safety standards.
• Supervise, coach, and develop stores personnel while driving continuous improvement.
• Produce inventory reports and identify opportunities to improve stock control and operational efficiency.

Skills

Inventory management

Team supervision

Procurement

Excel

Education

Matric

Logistics qualification

Tools

Sage

Pastel

Eclipse

Job description

Introduction

About the Company

Aspen Logistics is a privately-owned logistics company specialising in the transportation of time- and temperature-sensitive goods. We operate in a fast-paced, service-driven environment where operational accuracy, compliance, and reliability are critical to our success.

Join Aspen Logistics and keep our workshop running efficiently.

Aspen Logistics is looking for an experienced and driven Stores Supervisor to join our Workshop team in Germiston. If you have a passion for inventory management, workshop operations, and leading high-performing teams, we want to hear from you. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient management of workshop inventory, procurement, stock control, and stores operations to support maximum fleet uptime and operational excellence

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Workshop and Service Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end management of the workshop stores, including procurement, receiving, storage, issuing, stock control, inventory audits, and supplier coordination. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate inventory management, maintaining compliance with company procedures, and supporting the workshop through the timely availability of parts and consumables.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the workshop stores, including receiving, issuing, storage, and stock control.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock takes, and reconciliation of variances.
• Monitor Work in Progress (WIP) inventory and ensure accurate job card allocations.
• Manage stock procurement and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Oversee the issuing, returns, and adjustment of workshop stock and high-value items.
• Maintain workshop tool and equipment registers, including audits and calibration records.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, audit requirements, and health and safety standards.
• Supervise, coach, and develop stores personnel while driving continuous improvement.
• Produce inventory reports and identify opportunities to improve stock control and operational efficiency.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric.
• Post-matric qualification in Logistics, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a workshop stores or fleet logistics environment.
• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory stores or inventory control role.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle components, parts procurement, and inventory management.
• Experience using inventory management systems such as Sage, Pastel, Eclipse, or similar.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

What We're Looking For

• Strong inventory management and stock control knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy.
• Ability to analyse stock trends and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• A proactive, service-oriented, and safety-focused approach.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across workshop and operational teams.

Working Conditions

• Based in Germiston.
• Workshop environment with regular movement between operational areas.
• Availability to work after hours, weekends, and public holidays in line with operational requirements.

Why Join Aspen Logistics?

At Aspen Logistics, we know that an efficient workshop starts with exceptional stores management. We offer an environment where accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence are valued, giving you the opportunity to make a direct impact on fleet performance and business success.

Interested?

Aspen Logistics is an equal opportunity employer, committed to appointing the most suited candidates based on alignment with the role, operational requirements, and our company values.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of the advert closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Aspen Logistics reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any stage of the recruitment process.