Raw Materials Store Manager - FMCG Manufacturing

About the role

An established FMCG manufacturing company in KwaZulu-Natal is looking for an experienced, results-driven Raw Materials Store Manager to lead raw materials store operations, strengthen stock control and ensure materials are supplied efficiently to production. The role covers both on-site and off-site stores, including secondary packaging and divider cleaning.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain batch traceability and FIFO practices for HDPE and all materials, including cataloguing regrind and issuing the oldest bags first
• Manage the GRV process, the raw materials shuttle truck and incoming inspections of HDPE/PP bag weights, pallet dimensions, secondary packaging artwork, bag dimensions and microns, and decoration colour and artwork
• Conduct weekly, monthly and annual stocktakes, including unplanned spot checks, and take responsibility for stock variances
• Administer stock transactions in SAP and ensure raw materials reach production on time and correctly
• Maintain buffers of secondary packaging, update Procurement weekly on decoration stock balances, and manage waste collection, separation and reconciliation against SAP scrapping
• Keep off-site equipment such as divider cleaners and floor cleaners in good condition
• Ensure documentation complies with ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 requirements
• Manage the departmental budget and forecast with the Supply Chain Executive, drive projects to completion and lead and develop the team through training and performance management
• Promote customer satisfaction, maintain a safe working environment and excellent housekeeping

Required profile

• BCom degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics
• Proven track record in warehouse management within an FMCG supply chain environment
• Sound understanding of the plastics and packaging industry
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy, and to build effective working relationships quickly

Required skills

• Strong SAP knowledge, including troubleshooting system issues
• Excel, Word and PowerPoint