Stock Manager (Edenvale) (JHB East Rand) at Econo Foods

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• The purpose of the Stock Manager role is to lead and oversee all aspects of inventory control and stock management at an operational level.
• This includes the implementation of policies and procedures that ensure stock accuracy, availability, and optimal flow throughout the supply chain.
• The Stock Manager plays a key role in aligning inventory processes with business goals, minimizing stock variances, managing dead and slow-moving stock, and reducing stock-related costs.
• This role is also responsible for building and leading a high-performing stock team, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory Management:

• Implement inventory control strategies that align with organizational objectives.
• Analyse stock levels and turnover rates, making data-driven recommendations to optimize inventory availability and minimize stockouts or overstock situations.
• Ensure an accurate stock file is maintained to support on-time-and-in-full delivery of orders, and accurate stock replenishment by Procurement.
• Drive on-time invoice corrections in support of Excellent customer service. Support with insightful reporting.

Stock Accuracy and Reconciliation:

• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of stock movements to and from multiple locations, including warehouses, retail locations, and distribution centres.
• Lead efforts to identify and resolve stock discrepancies, investigating root causes, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining inventory integrity. Report non-compliance by other departments and drive corrective action.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate invoicing, goods receipt and issues, transfers and reporting.

Dead and Slow-Moving Stock Management, Aged stock Management:

• Identify, manage, and minimize aged, dead or slow-moving stock. Collaborate with relevant departments to determine appropriate actions, such as discounting, repurposing, or disposal of obsolete stock.

Operational Excellence in Stock Management:

• Oversee regular stock counts and audits, ensuring compliance with established procedures.
• Implement best practices for inventory handling, including security and camera protocols and use of monitoring systems.
• Reconcile Chep pallet transactions to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Adhere to visual performance management standards and update graphs and reports accordingly.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing stock management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide ongoing training, and develop succession plans for key positions. Conduct daily team meetings.
• Promote adherence to safety and compliance standards, ensuring a safe and effective work environment.

System and Process Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in stock management processes, using data analysis to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for enhancement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on inventory practices and support business-wide improvements.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and present regular reports on stock performance, key metrics, and KPIs to senior management.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience of at least 3-5 years in a similar position, with a preference for experience within the FMCG Retail industry.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Building and maintaining relationships with strong interpersonal skills - living out the company values and unique HO HOLA culture.
• Friendly, helpful, confident yet humble, and able to work well in a team.
• Ability to work in a highly competitive, fast-paced past and dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. With the ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

CLOSING DATE

• 5 August 2025