Team Leader Stocks

Key Purpose Statement 

• To ensure the safe guarding of company assets & inventory whilst minimizing risk, fraud & losses through ensuring compliance to stock management and control processes & procedures.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
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.

Skills, Experience & Education    
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.

Skills 

• Demonstrated ability to analyze inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with experience coaching and developing teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound understanding of stock governance, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of safety and quality systems.