Team Leader Stocks

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Warehouse Management or related field.
  
• Additional Professional certification will be an added advantage.
  

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in inventory management, warehousing, logistics, or stock control within a FMCG, Manufacturing, or Distribution environment.
  
• At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
  
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, stock reconciliation, cycle counting, and warehouse operations.
  
• Experience working with ERP systems.
  

Stock Management and Reconciliation

• Oversee stock alignment, ensuring stock on floor and stock on hand are consistently matched.
  
• Investigate and resolve stock variances and manage daily reconciliation of all inbound and outbound processes, including Chep pallet management.
  
• Ensure compliance with stock processes, manage stock age, and handle associated write-offs and salvaging.
  
• Lead and support the stock team by providing continuous training, coaching, and performance management.
  
• Allocate resources effectively to meet operational requirements and manage work hours and days of the week.
  
• Conduct regular team meetings, resolve issues proactively, and communicate clear KPI expectations and achievements.
  
• Financial Management of Warehouse Costs
  
• Manage and reduce unaccountable and accountable waste, and control Chep pallet-associated costs.
  
• Use information systems to track and achieve key performance indicators, ensuring accurate and timely system transactions.
  
• Oversee cost management by ensuring proper care of stock and assets, optimizing resource allocation.
  

Compliance and Governance

• Drive adherence to daily controls and report non-compliance to IFC/governance controls for corrective action.
  
• Communicate the impact of non-adherence and identify parties not complying with stock processes.
  
• Monitor and manage Proof of Delivery processes, ensuring performance measures are met and compliance is maintained.