Stores Supervisor New Germany

Duties & Responsibilities

• Stock Management
  • Plan and execute monthly stock take procedures ensuring that the stock is accurately counted, recorded, and variances analyzed and explained.
  • Implement and maintain policies and procedures related to inventory control.
  • Establish and execute cycle count schedule in compliance with the company objectives.
  • Maintain the cycle count records for management review and provide reports related to cycle count activity.
  • Oversee the inventory areas by organizing and maintaining efficient material handling, storage, and preservation of product.
  • Ensure the highest level of housekeeping is maintained at all times, with shelves, racks, and materials clearly labeled.
  • Maintain good stock management practices to ensure efficient stock levels without undue stock shortages.
  • Accurate control of paper/kit issues.
  • Investigate and eliminate material shortages to production and report on corrective/preventative actions to the team.
  • Monitor and assist expeditors with suppliers and free issue customers.
  • Set priorities in line with the production schedule.
  • Maintain Stock Days as per company objectives.
  • Coordinate damaged and defective products and ensure that they are accounted and handled as per company procedures.
  • Manage and eliminate all obsolete and reject stock holdings.
• Goods Receiving
  • Ensure that all goods received are checked for both quality and quantity and accurately GRN’d for processing within Syspro.
  • Audit receiving/issuing processes and eliminate inconsistencies that affect the accuracy of the inventories.
• Staff Management and Development
  • Coach/train stores personnel and supervise their work to ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures, policies, and deadlines.
• Communication
  • Facilitate team and other meetings effectively.
  • Hold regular status meetings with relevant teams.
  • Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
  • Communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Preferably 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing or warehousing environment.
• Basic lean manufacturing knowledge is an advantage.
• Honesty and integrity at all times.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and establish priorities.
• Strong analytical and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to supervise, control, manage, instruct, and lead others.
• Computer skills, especially in Excel, Word, and Outlook, will prove to be an advantage.
• Ability to manage time effectively, as the employee may need to handle multiple functions and meet deadlines consistently.
• Should be able to function independently with minimal supervision and should be self-motivated.
• Relevant post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate is advantageous.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft suite of products.
• Knowledge of ERP in respect of purchasing and related modules is advantageous.
• Syspro experience is advantageous for new candidates.

Package & Remuneration

Market related.

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