A well-established FMCG manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Raw Materials Store Manager with strong warehouse leadership and stock control expertise to oversee on-site and off-site raw materials operations, ensure accurate inventory management, and support uninterrupted production through effective planning, compliance, and people management.

Responsibilities:

• Overall management of raw materials stores (on-site and off-site), including secondary packaging and divider cleaning operations.

• Maintain batch control and FIFO principles for HDPE, PP, regrind, and packaging materials.

• Manage GRV processes, raw material shuttle trucks, and SAP stock transactions.

• Conduct weekly, monthly, annual, and ad-hoc stock takes; investigate and manage stock variances.

• Perform incoming inspection checks to ensure raw materials and packaging meet specifications.

• Ensure timely and accurate distribution of raw materials to production departments.

• Maintain adequate buffer stock levels and communicate stock balances to procurement weekly.

• Manage waste operations including collection, separation, reconciliation, scrapping, and third-party sales.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 documentation and standards.

• Manage departmental budgets, forecasting, and projects to drive efficiency gains.

• Lead and develop staff, manage performance, and ensure compliance with HR and IR policies.

• Maintain a safe working environment with high housekeeping standards and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• BCom degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.

• Proven warehouse and store management experience within an FMCG supply chain environment.

• Strong working knowledge of SAP with troubleshooting capability.

• Solid understanding of the plastics and packaging industry.

• Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-driven, disciplined, and results-oriented with strong relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
  CV: logistics@rpo-recruit.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.