Stores Manager

• Oversee the receipt, storage, issue, and dispatch of all materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records using ERP or inventory management systems.
• Implement and manage stock control systems and procedures, including cycle counting and periodic stock takes.
• Ensure effective labelling, shelving, and location of stock for easy traceability and access.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, project, and logistics teams to meet operational needs.
• Monitor and report on stock levels, obsolete stock, and replenishment requirements.
• Ensure that stores operations comply with safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) standards.
• Supervise, train, and manage store personnel, including workload planning and performance reviews.
• Enforce controls over goods-in and goods-out processes to minimise shrinkage, damage, and loss.
• Generate regular reports on stock movement, inventory value, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with team and other stakeholders to forecast material requirements and capacity planning, supporting new project rollouts.
• Serve as a key liaison between stores, procurement, production, logistics, quality control, and finance teams to ensure seamless supply chain integration
• Lead change management efforts related to process improvements and system implementations

• Matric certificate (required).
• Tertiary qualification or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a warehouse/stores environment, preferably within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial sectors.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven experience with inventory control systems (e.g., SAP, Syspro, Sage, or similar ERP).
• Forklift license or knowledge of safe material handling practices (advantageous).

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Proficient in MS Excel and inventory management systems.
• Leadership and team supervision abilities.
• Understanding of SHEQ standards and good warehousing practices.

• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• May be required to lift or move heavy items and work in warehouse conditions (dusty, hot, cold).

Chainlink Recruitment