Pinetown: Raw Materials Store Manager posted by RPO Recruitment

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: . 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.