A beverage manufacture and distributor in South Africa, has a permanent employment opportunity for an experienced Stores Manager, based in East London.

The purpose of this role is to manage the day-to-day operations of the raw material and packaging stores department, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage and dispatching of the raw material and packaging.

This role is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the supply chain by ensuring that the raw material and packaging inventory is managed effectively, in compliance with FSSC 22000 requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Stores Management:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the raw material/packaging stores department in line with FSSC 22000 requirements



• Ensure the raw material/packaging stores departmentare clean and organized according to company guidelines



• Manage and coordinate the receipt, storage and dispatch of raw material to ensure timely order fulfilment



• Ensure efficient space utilization



• Ensure timely delivery of raw material/packaging and resolve any supply chain issues

Inventory Management:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the raw material/packaging stores department in line with FSSC 22000 requirements



• Ensure the raw material/packaging stores departmentare clean and organized according to company guidelines



• Manage and coordinate the receipt, storage and dispatch of raw material to ensure timely order fulfilment



• Ensure efficient space utilization



• Ensure timely delivery of raw material/packaging and resolve any supply chain issues

Document control and compliance:

• Implement, and maintain an effective document control system that complies with FSSC 22000 requirements



• Ensure all records related to raw material/packaging stores operations (e.g., receiving documentation, inventory records, dispatch documentation,) are accurately maintained, up-to-date, and easily retrievable



• Regularly review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure SOP's reflect current practices and comply with food safety standards



• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that all documentation meets internal and external audit requirements



• Take part in the preparation for internal and external audits



• Train stores staff on the importance of accurate record-keeping and document control in relation to food safety

Staff Management:

• Implement, and maintain an effective document control system that complies with FSSC 22000 requirements



• Ensure all records related to raw material/packaging stores operations (e.g., receiving documentation, inventory records, dispatch documentation,) are accurately maintained, up-to-date, and easily retrievable



• Regularly review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure SOP's reflect current practices and comply with food safety standards



• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that all documentation meets internal and external audit requirements



• Take part in the preparation for internal and external audits



• Train stores staff on the importance of accurate record-keeping and document control in relation to food safety

Health and Safety:

• Implement, and maintain an effective document control system that complies with FSSC 22000 requirements



• Ensure all records related to raw material/packaging stores operations (e.g., receiving documentation, inventory records, dispatch documentation,) are accurately maintained, up-to-date, and easily retrievable



• Regularly review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure SOP's reflect current practices and comply with food safety standards



• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that all documentation meets internal and external audit requirements



• Take part in the preparation for internal and external audits



• Train stores staff on the importance of accurate record-keeping and document control in relation to food safety

Communication and Coordination: