South Africa: Stores Manager – Sugar Manufacturing Facility posted by Zeebra Junction Specialist Recruitment

A leading sugar manufacturing operation in Uganda is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Stores Manager to oversee procurement, inventory, and supply chain operations at an industrial scale. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for a candidate with strong engineering credentials, ERP experience, and strategic supply chain expertise.

Position Title:

Stores Manager

Location:

Jinja District, Eastern Uganda

About the Role

As Stores Manager, you will own the planning, management, and optimisation of all stores and material flows within a high-volume sugar production environment. You will lead procurement, supervise inventory control, and oversee distribution to multiple plant and production areas, ensuring seamless operations in a fast-paced industrial setting.

*THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO INDIAN NATIONALS ( PREFERRED)

Responsibilities

Procurement & Inventory Management

• Lead procurement and strategic sourcing of spare parts, consumables, and critical repair items.
• Forecast demand and maintain optimal stock levels to support uninterrupted plant operations.
• Plan, schedule, and implement preventive maintenance supply plans aligned with production needs.
• Manage pricing and supply agreements to balance cost-efficiency with availability.

Supply Chain & ERP Oversight

• Oversee end-to-end materials flow within the plant and across satellite operations.
• Ensure accurate inventory records, transparency of transaction records, and continuity of supply.
• Manage perpetual inventory systems, periodic audits, and reconcile stock discrepancies.
• Extract consumption and movement data for decision support reporting.
• Be the key liaison for SAP ERP usage in materials management modules.

Team Leadership & Process Execution

• Lead and mentor a team of stores personnel from storekeepers to junior controllers.
• Drive continuous improvement in warehouse layout, storage practices, and stock control procedures.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between stores, engineering, maintenance, and production teams.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure strict adherence to internal audit controls, traceability processes, and procedural integrity.
• Uphold safety, environment, and quality standards inline with ISO and internal governance frameworks.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Supply Chain, Materials Management, or ERP-specific certifications are advantageous.

Experience

• At least 5 years experience in a leadership role within stores, procurement, or materials management.
• Prior exposure to heavy-industry or manufacturing environmentpreferably in agro-industry or sugar processing.

Technical Skills

• Deep SAP ERP experiencepreferably in MM (Materials Management) and related modules.
• Strong working knowledge of spare parts classification and inventory control methods.
• Ability to extract performance metrics and usage data from ERP systems.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to lead a stores team and coordinate seamlessly with maintenance and operations departments.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to train staff and ensure procedural efficiency.

Remuneration:

• A competitive salary package will be offered based on qualifications and experience paid Net in USD$
• Local Living allowance
• Furnished Accommodation / Housing ( Single or Family Status)
• Annual Gratuity
• NSSF contributions paid by company
• Visa and work permits paid by the company
• Transport
• Medical Cover
• Annual Leave including return Air tickets to point of origin

Why Join This Role?

• Lead supply chain execution in one of Ugandas prominent sugar manufacturing operations.
• Contribute to an integrated environment combining agro-industrial operations, ISO-certified systems, and sustainable practices.
• Career growth in a facility that integrates vertical farming, electricity generation, and high-volume sugar production.

Application Instructions

If you meet these requirements and are passionate about operational excellence in an industrial setting, please submit:

• A detailed CV (including ERP/system experience),
• A cover letter highlighting relevant stores or supply chain achievements,
• At least two professional references.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details.