Stock Control Team Lead - Night Shift

Details

Closing Date 2026/08/19

Reference Number SHO260812-6

Job Title Stock Control Team Lead - Night Shift

Job Type Full Time

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Gauteng

Location - Town or City Centurion

Job Category Pharmaceutical

About the role Join our team as a Stock Control Team Lead - Night Shift in Centurion, Gauteng, specialising in pharmaceutical warehouse operations. This full-time role requires a skilled leader experienced in warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory control, logistics, and supply chain coordination. You will spearhead nightly warehouse activities to ensure accurate stock receipt, storage, dispatch, and inventory integrity through cycle counts and variance investigations. Proven expertise in driving operational performance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives is essential. Ideal candidates hold a Grade 12 matric qualification, with advantageous tertiary credentials in Warehousing, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management, and relevant industry training or Inventory Management certification. You will lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment, leveraging Microsoft Office applications for reporting and analysis. This position emphasises operational excellence, risk minimisation, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to enhance service delivery. If you have 2-3 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution and a track record of effective team coordination and stock management, apply now to contribute to an industry-leading organisation committed to innovation and excellence.

What you'll do* Lead and coordinate daily warehouse operations to ensure the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of stock.

• Monitor and drive productivity, service levels, and operational performance against agreed targets.
• Maintain stock accuracy through effective inventory control, cycle counts, and variance management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, operational procedures, and health and safety regulations.
• Manage and develop team members via coaching, training, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Investigate and resolve operational and stock discrepancies to minimise risks and enhance efficiency.
• Ensure accurate completion and maintenance of all operational records, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support service delivery and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What you bring* Grade 12 (Matric).

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field will be advantageous.
• Inventory Management certification and/or relevant industry training will be advantageous.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment.
• Experience leading and coordinating teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proven experience in inventory control, stock management, cycle counts, and variance investigations.
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in driving operational performance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives

Policy Our Group is committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.

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If you don’t hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Any personal information collected as part of your application will be destroyed, securely, in accordance with South African legislation.