Stock Manager

**Reference**: MLR 7258

**Consultant**: Michelle le Roux

**Descriptions**:
Perform managerial responsibilities complying with organisation policies and applicable laws
Plan, assign and direct work of team members
Determine and drives strategic direction for department and continuously improve and optimize stock control procedures
Accountable for the day-to-day decision-making in operations as it pertains to the department efficiencies, cost, and risk
Monitoring and controlling stock levels, usage, and ordering to ensure operations have adequate material to achieve efficiencies but avoiding excessive surplus
Record daily deliveries and usage to reconcile stock and to identify shortages
Administrate systems with regards to stock ordering, receival, usage, waste.
Assist with the setup of Bill of materials
Ensure store general hygiene, organisation, and flow of stock in a way that will ensure maximum space utilization
Sourcing, vendor selection and negotiations of stock outside of central purchasing scope
Monitor and evaluate service delivery of suppliers, ensuring that all stock arrives in time without any delay
Prepare detailed reports on stock operations, stock levels, usage, and adjustments
Increasing revenue potential and maximizing cost efficiencies within department
Controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources
Monitoring and reporting on stock waste, and escalate issues to management
Coordinate all stock stakes, variance analysis of all stock and stock counts and put corrective measures in place
Ensure that all procedures in the department are followed according to Policies and Procedures and that all required records are completed accurately and timeously, with any deviations reported to management as soon as possible.
Ensure the Supplier Assurance procedures are followed and maintain trust relationships with all suppliers
Ensure the accuracy of tracked stock, the inspections of received stock and completeness of required documentation from suppliers and finance for batches received.
Coordination and planning in the department to ensure smooth operations and maximizing overall packhouse productivity and quality
Ensure that the area of responsibility is clean and that all hygiene, health and safety policies and rules are followed.
Ensure vigilance and continuous improvement in worker safety within responsible area.
Ensure good communication on all levels to ensure effective and efficient operations.
Analyse data to anticipate future needs, and timeously communicate any stock related issues to various departments.
Compile accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for delivery during Manco, Exco and Grower Sessions
Overseeing the selection, training, personal development planning and performance of staff.
Manage staff members by rewarding and disciplining staff members, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by Management.

**Qualifications**:
Grade 12 with Relevant Qualification
Minimum of 4 years relevant Experience
Previous relevant experience in Citrus/Agriculture will be an advantage

**How to Apply**:
If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.