Job Description    


Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our department. We are looking for a  talented individual with relevant skills and experience for an Stores Manager role, which is based in Wadeville. 


Key Duties & Responsibilities    

Key Outcomes

Inventory and Materials Management


Ensure effective planning, receipt, storage, and timely issuance of all raw materials, packaging, consumables, and engineering spares.
Maintain optimal stock levels aligned to production forecasts to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts and ensure reconciliation with system stock.


Warehouse and Storehouse Oversight


Ensure that all storehouses (engineering and raw material) operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with CCBSA  standards.
Implement and uphold best practices in warehouse layout, materials handling, and FIFO principles.
Ensure proper housekeeping and material labeling.


System and Process Governance


Ensure accurate and timely posting of goods receipts, stock transfers, issues, and returns in ERP system.
Drive adherence to internal controls and audit requirements.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for stock variances.


Continuous Improvement and Cost Control


Identify and implement improvements in warehouse layout, inventory management, and storage efficiency.
Monitor and reduce slow-moving, obsolete, or expired inventory.
Optimize materials handling and storage cost-effectively.


Stakeholder and Cross-functional Coordination


Interface with Procurement, Production, Engineering, Planning, and Finance teams to align materials availability with business needs.
Participate in plant production meetings and contribute to materials readiness planning.
Liaise with external vendors for delivery coordination and returns management.


People Management and Leadership


Lead and develop the Stores team to deliver high-performance standards.
Coach and empower team leaders and controller to ensure accountability and efficiency.
Drive team engagement, training, and development initiatives.


Functional Capabilities


Inventory Planning and Control
Warehouse Operations Management
Raw Materials and Engineering Stores Management
Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
Stock Accuracy and Reconciliation
Compliance and Audit Readiness
ERP/WMS System Management (SAP preferred)
Cost Control and Loss Prevention
Cross-functional Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Awareness
People and Team Leadership


KBI


Inventory Accuracy (%)
Stock Availability Rate (On-Time in Full)
Days Inventory on Hand (DIOH)
Stock Turnover Ratio
Stock Variance (% and Value)
Order Fulfillment Lead Time
Warehouse Space Utilization (%)
Compliance to FIFO / FEFO (%)
Audit Scores (Internal and External)
OTIF Deliveries to Production


Skills, Experience & Education    

Education


National Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Warehouse/Inventory Certification (e.g., APICS, CIPS) is advantageous


Experience


5-8 years’ experience in inventory or stores management within an FMCG, manufacturing, or industrial environment
3+ years in a supervisory or management capacity
Demonstrated experience working with ERP systems
Proven track record in leading teams and improving stores performance


Skills


Strong understanding of inventory control principles, warehouse processes, and materials planning
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems
Skilled in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools
Knowledge of Lean Warehousing and 5SFamiliarity with SHEQ standards and practices
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and process governance