Technical Stores Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

· Inventory Management

o Supervise all technical stores operations, including receiving, issuing, and storage of spares and consumables.

o Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP, ensuring real-time stock visibility.

o Implement stock control measures to minimize stock-outs, excess, and obsolescence.

o Conduct regular cycle counts and support annual stock takes.

· System & Process Management

o Ensure all transactions (GRN, issue, transfer, return, adjustments) are properly captured in SAP.

o Generate and analyze SAP reports to track stock movement, reorder levels, and slow/non-moving items.

o Work closely with procurement to maintain optimal stock levels and timely replenishment.

· Compliance & Safety

o Ensure stores operations comply with company policies, audit requirements, and safety standards.

o Maintain proper housekeeping, labeling, and binning for easy identification and retrieval of items.

o Enforce adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards within stores operations.

· People Management

o Supervise, train, and coach store clerks and assistants on best practices.

o Allocate tasks and monitor team performance for efficiency and accuracy.

· Continuous Improvement

o Identify opportunities to optimize stores processes and reduce costs.

o Support maintenance and production teams by ensuring fast and accurate response to technical material requests.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

· Minimum 5 - 7 years’ experience in technical stores/warehouse management, preferably in a manufacturing/industrial plant.

· Hands-on experience with SAP (MM module) is mandatory.

· Strong knowledge of spare parts management, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) materials, and procurement processes.

· Familiarity with engineering/technical items used in manufacturing environments.

Skills & Competencies

· Excellent SAP proficiency (inventory management, reporting, and transactions).

· Strong organizational and analytical skills.

· Good leadership, supervisory, and communication skills.

· High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

· Ability to work under pressure and deliver within strict timelines.

· Knowledge of HSE standards applicable to stores operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Inventory accuracy and variance levels.

· Stock availability vs. stock-out frequency.

· SAP transaction accuracy and timeliness.

· Compliance with HSE and audit requirements.

· Team productivity and efficiency.