Stores Controller
Manufacturing
Durban – Kwa Zulu Natal – South Africa
An established company seeks to appoint an experienced Stores Controller to be based at its Durban office. You will bring strong leadership, authority, and a proven ability to manage high-value goods in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
- 10+ years’ experience in logistics, warehousing, and store management.
- Extensive hands-on experience managing high-value stores and consumables.
- Strong administrative and reporting skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Valid, unendorsed driver’s licence.
- Assertive leadership style with the ability to take control and enforce standards.
- This is a demanding role requiring resilience, precision, and the ability to lead by example.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee 4 stores (tools, consumables, receiving, and industrial), with the primary focus on tools and consumables.
- Enforce existing store control systems and procedures – ensuring compliance and efficiency at all times.
- Supervise store teams, drivers, and act as liaison for outsourced yard security.
- Control transport operations, including driver allocation, legal compliance, and fleet maintenance.
- Conduct accident investigations, prepare reports, and manage insurance claims.
- Safeguard stock, maintain accuracy, and ensure tight control over consumables and tools.