STORES SUPERVISOR

About the Position:

We are seeking a Stores Supervisor to be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily Stores activities. They will implement production, productivity, quality service standards and achieve the appropriate level of volume within time limits.

Working Conditions:

· Contract type: Permanent

· Shift: Monday to Friday - 07:00–15:30

· Saturday - 07:00 to 12:00

· Public Holidays - 07:00 to 15:30

· Location of position: Kya Sands, Johannesburg

The position will be responsible for:

· Store Operations and Materials Management

· Ensure the receiving, issuing and disposal of stores stock is undertaken in accordance with stores procedures at all times.

· Utilise systems according to agreed processes and procedures.

· Maintain a high level of housekeeping

· Daily check on stock, stored neatly and correctly.

· Ensure the SHEQ procedures is practiced.

· Ensure Lupo ethical standards and requirements are always adhered to

· Report and escalate any areas of non-compliance.

· Ensure correct and timely capturing of delivery notes and stock issues by the store staff.

· Escalate short supplies of materials to the Stores Managers immediately

· Process all new stock take on and ensure that storage is allocated for these new stores as per FIFO procedures.

· Establish and manage systems to monitor the stock and inventory in the store at all times including current stock levels.

· Ensure minimum and maximum stock thresholds are maintained at all times.

· Initiate the ordering of replacement stock when minimum stock levels have been reached.

· Ensure that inventory is organised to facilitate accessibility and safety for those working in the store.

· Ensure cycle counts are performed and signed off at least twice a week

· Plan and manage the periodic physical counting programmed to satisfy internal control requirements.

· Conduct regular spot checks and ensure that system and actual stock levels balance.

· Communicate occurrences of failures, theft and losses and participate in investigations and actions to prevent reoccurrence.

· Proactively identify and report on overstocking, under-stocking or out of stock scenarios and resolve promptly.

· Assist in minimizing the cost wastages

· Conduct daily and monthly stock taking

· Prepare and provide monthly inventory reports as deemed required by management.

· Maintain the protective clothing file and ensure that all items issued to personnel are recorded.

· Ensure that no stock is booked out of the relevant store without the correct authorization.

· Must be able to perform Ad hoc duties which include filing, clean desk policy and any other requirements needed.

Inventory Management

· Maintaining optimal inventory levels by using MRP data on reorder levels approved.

· Ensuring that all inventory data in the MRP system is accurate and up to date. Thisincludes regular audits and cycle counts to verify stock levels and correct anydiscrepancies.

Reporting and Spend Monitoring

· Provide reports as agreed with Stores Buyer Manager.

· Reporting as follows: provide overview of stock value per site on monthly basis, report of all expired and redundant stock,

· KPI’s

· No long outstanding open reservation orders > 14 days

· 90% MRP driven POs

· 7-day turnaround time on materials on contract

· Reduce audit findings

Requirements:

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the below requirements:

· Grade 12

· 2- 3 years’ relevant experience in a manufacturing store environment

· Valid driver's license

· Fluency in English (written and verbal)

· Fully Computer Literate (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint presentations)

· Strong Communication Skills and ability to deal with employees at all levels

· Must be able to comply with deadlines

· Adaptability

· Able to follow instructions

· Strong Administrative Skills

· Excellent leadership and communication skills

· Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

· Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Should you meet the requirements for the position, please submit your cover letter and CV to recruitment@lupobakery.co.za with subject line Stores Supervisor.

Closing date for CV submissions: 7 August 2026

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Pay: From R1,00 per month

Work Location: In person