Stores Manager at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our department. We are looking for a  talented individual with relevant skills and experience for an Stores Manager role, which is based in Wadeville. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Outcomes

Inventory and Materials Management

• Ensure effective planning, receipt, storage, and timely issuance of all raw materials, packaging, consumables, and engineering spares.
• Maintain optimal stock levels aligned to production forecasts to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts and ensure reconciliation with system stock.

Warehouse and Storehouse Oversight

• Ensure that all storehouses (engineering and raw material) operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with CCBSA  standards.
• Implement and uphold best practices in warehouse layout, materials handling, and FIFO principles.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and material labeling.

System and Process Governance

• Ensure accurate and timely posting of goods receipts, stock transfers, issues, and returns in ERP system.
• Drive adherence to internal controls and audit requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for stock variances.

Continuous Improvement and Cost Control

• Identify and implement improvements in warehouse layout, inventory management, and storage efficiency.
• Monitor and reduce slow-moving, obsolete, or expired inventory.
• Optimize materials handling and storage cost-effectively.

Stakeholder and Cross-functional Coordination

• Interface with Procurement, Production, Engineering, Planning, and Finance teams to align materials availability with business needs.
• Participate in plant production meetings and contribute to materials readiness planning.
• Liaise with external vendors for delivery coordination and returns management.

People Management and Leadership

• Lead and develop the Stores team to deliver high-performance standards.
• Coach and empower team leaders and controller to ensure accountability and efficiency.
• Drive team engagement, training, and development initiatives.

Functional Capabilities

• Inventory Planning and Control
• Warehouse Operations Management
• Raw Materials and Engineering Stores Management
• Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Stock Accuracy and Reconciliation
• Compliance and Audit Readiness
• ERP/WMS System Management (SAP preferred)
• Cost Control and Loss Prevention
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Awareness
• People and Team Leadership

KBI

• Inventory Accuracy (%)
• Stock Availability Rate (On-Time in Full)
• Days Inventory on Hand (DIOH)
• Stock Turnover Ratio
• Stock Variance (% and Value)
• Order Fulfillment Lead Time
• Warehouse Space Utilization (%)
• Compliance to FIFO / FEFO (%)
• Audit Scores (Internal and External)
• OTIF Deliveries to Production

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• National Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Warehouse/Inventory Certification (e.g., APICS, CIPS) is advantageous

Experience

• 5-8 years’ experience in inventory or stores management within an FMCG, manufacturing, or industrial environment
• 3+ years in a supervisory or management capacity
• Demonstrated experience working with ERP systems
• Proven track record in leading teams and improving stores performance

Skills

• Strong understanding of inventory control principles, warehouse processes, and materials planning
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools
• Knowledge of Lean Warehousing and 5SFamiliarity with SHEQ standards and practices
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and process governance