Senior Storeman

SENIOR STOREMAN

Location: Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa

Business Unit: Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain (MOS) | Stores & Procurement

Reports To: Supervisor (Stores)

Join MOS and help build the foundation for sustainable growth.

Omnia's Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain (MOS) function enables business performance across the Group through world-class manufacturing, procurement, logistics and supply chain capabilities. Our teams play a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient and reliable operations that support customers across our agriculture, mining and chemicals businesses.

As part of Omnia Holdings Limited (JSE: OMN), you'll join a global, diversified business operating across the agriculture, mining and chemicals sectors. With operations in 23 countries, customers in more than 40 countries, over 70 distribution centres, and approximately 3,800 employees worldwide, Omnia develops innovative products, technologies and services that support food security, responsible mining and sustainable industrial development. Through science, innovation and collaboration, we help customers use resources more efficiently, solve complex operational challenges and create lasting value for a changing world.

At Omnia, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, contribute to meaningful challenges, and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation committed to innovation, learning and sustainable impact.

Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.

ROLE IMPACT

To manage and control the day-to-day operations of the PPE Store, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, issuing, and inventory management of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and workwear. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining stock accuracy, ensuring compliance with company safety standards, and providing effective support to employees by ensuring the availability of appropriate PPE.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PPE Inventory Management

• Oversee the receipt, inspection, and verification of PPE deliveries against purchase
• orders and delivery notes.
• Ensure all PPE is stored correctly and in accordance with manufacturer
• recommendations.
• Monitor and maintain optimal stock levels of PPE and workwear.
• Conduct weekly cycle counts and participate in biannual stocktakes.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and inventory variances.
• Analyse PPE consumption trends and make recommendations for inventory
• optimisation.
• Improve issue and replenishment processes.
• Accountable for maintaining PPE stock accuracy above agreed targets
• Responsible for ensuring optimal stock holdings through forecasting and
• consumption analysis.
• Participate in Lean, Continuous Improvement, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Accountable for reducing stock variances, write-offs, and stock losses.
• Monitor and manage slow-moving, obsolete, and excess PPE inventory.
• Prepare monthly KPI reports and present inventory performance to management.
• Maintain KPI performance relating to stock accuracy, service levels, inventory
• variance, and PPE availability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Self-management and prioritization of daily activities.
• Ability to make routine operational decisions within established procedures.

PPE Issuing and Administration

• Ensure PPE is issued in accordance with company policies, procedures, and entitlement schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of PPE issued to employees.
• Monitor replacement cycles and track PPE usage trends.
• Capture all stock transactions accurately on the inventory management system.
• Generate and submit stock and usage reports as required.
• Transfer PPE and related inventory between designated storage locations and operational areas as required.
• Coordinate and execute stock movements while ensuring accurate system transactions and traceability.
• Safely handle, load, unload, and transport inventory in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements.

Store Operations

• Ensure effective housekeeping and organization of the PPE Store.
• Coordinate the preparation and distribution of PPE to various departments.
• Ensure damaged, expired, or obsolete PPE is identified, quarantined, and disposed of in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor supplier performance in relation to PPE quality and delivery requirements.
• Must be physically capable of handling and moving stock within prescribed safety limits.
• Ability to spend extended periods standing, walking, bending, and conducting stock counts.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure all PPE issued complies with legal, company, and industry safety standards.
• Maintain accurate audit trails and supporting documentation.
• Support internal and external audits relating to PPE inventory and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements within the store environment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• National Diploma related to inventory, stores, procurement or logistics (Advantageous)

Experience

• Experience in a store environment an advantage
• Experience in a factory environment an advantage
• Minimum 3-5 years stores/warehouse experience.
• Minimum 2 years inventory control experience.

Key Competencies

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office – Especially Excel
• Competent working with ERP systems-D365/AX2012
• Knowledge of ISO9001 standard
• Knowledge of regulations pertaining to procurement

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Assertive Decision Making
• Teamwork
• Work Standards
• Reliability
• Motivation of Self and Others – Self Starter, Ability to work Independently
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving
• Integrity and Trust – High Level of Ethics and Compliance
• Communication Skills – Both oral and written – Key Requirement
• Planning and Organization
• Stress Tolerance
• Initiative
• Building Relationships
• Attention to Detail

Functional/Technical Competency

• Facilitation/Meetings
• Effective Change Management
• Effective Relationship Management
• Brand Knowledge
• Product Knowledge
• Conflict Management
• Root-cause Analysis
• Excellent Customer Service
• Negotiation Skills
• Good understanding of Maintenance Spares

Cross Functional Competency

• Collaboration

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

A diverse team drives stronger outcomes. At Omnia, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We believe that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds strengthen our ability to innovate, solve complex challenges and create sustainable value. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who share our commitment to excellence, collaboration and making a positive impact.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST

Thank you for considering a career with Omnia. We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. Our Talent Acquisition team carefully reviews every application received. While only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we encourage you to keep exploring future opportunities within the Omnia Group as we continue to grow our teams across agriculture, mining and chemicals. We wish you every success in your career journey and thank you for your interest in being part of our purpose: Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.