Stores Manager

Job Specification: Stores Manager

Location: Port Elizabeth
Salary: R12,500 per month

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Warehouse Manager to oversee the efficient running of our warehouse operations in an engineering environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate stock control, proper inventory management, and smooth flow of materials to support production and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, issuing, and dispatching of stock.
• Maintain accurate stock levels through regular cycle counts, stock reconciliations, and system updates.
• Implement and enforce stock control processes to minimise shrinkage, stock losses, and discrepancies.
• Ensure correct labelling, binning, and safe storage of engineering materials, parts, and equipment.
• Oversee and manage goods inwards and outwards, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
• Prepare and maintain stock reports for management on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Work closely with procurement and production teams to forecast and maintain optimal stock levels.
• Ensure warehouse health, safety, and housekeeping standards are adhered to at all times.
• Supervise and guide warehouse staff, delegating tasks and ensuring performance targets are met.
• Identify areas for improvement in warehouse efficiency, accuracy, and processes.

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) essential; further logistics/warehouse or supply chain qualification advantageous.
• Proven experience in warehouse management, preferably in an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of stock control systems and procedures.
• Computer literacy (MS Excel, stock management/ERP systems).
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, supervise and motivate a small team.
• Attention to detail with strong accuracy in record-keeping.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of R12,500 per month.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing engineering environment.