DC Inventory Manager

3 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R540 000 per year
Position: DC Inventory Manager
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (Onsite)
Industry: Direct Selling / FMCG / Distribution
Salary: R45 000 per month

A dynamic and experienced DC Inventory Manager is sought to oversee and manage inventory control processes within a fast-paced warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, strategic thinking capabilities, and a hands-on approach to ensuring inventory accuracy, warehouse optimisation, and process improvement.

This role involves leading inventory operations, enhancing supply chain performance, and managing a team to meet organisational goals efficiently

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate inventory records and enforce movement procedures.
  • Conduct daily cyclical and perpetual inventory counts.
  • Investigate and resolve stock variances and discrepancies.
  • Optimise stock slotting based on movement categories.
  • Oversee warehouse slot utilisation and maximise space efficiency.
  • Manage slow-moving and underperforming stock items.
  • Monitor and balance picking volumes across warehouse zones.
  • Ensure accurate order fulfilment and address picking errors.
  • Oversee receiving processes and ensure supplier deliveries are correctly processed.
  • Manage Total Product Management (TPM) including expiry tracking and damage prevention.
  • Coordinate the Annual Financial Stocktake and manage related processes.
  • Compile and analyse daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports.
  • Track shrinkage and discrepancies.
  • Provide real-time inventory movement and productivity data.
  • Maintain audit trails and ensure compliance documentation is accurate.
  • Deliver reports on key performance indicators and stock readiness.
  • Lead, train, and develop the Inventory Team.
  • Implement performance management and staff development plans.
  • Monitor and enforce productivity targets.
  • Address performance concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Apply best practices in inventory and warehouse management.
  • Conduct regular safety audits and ensure OHS compliance.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised warehouse.
  • Ensure accurate onboarding of suppliers and maintenance of master data.
  • Confirm all items are barcoded and correctly registered in systems.
  • Maintain up-to-date stock attributes and dimensions.

 Requirements:

  • BCom in Logistics, Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Logistics, Degree in Industrial Engineering, or SAPICS certification.
  • Minimum of 6 years' experience in Inventory or DC Operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel in particular).

How To Apply :

  • Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Send your CV to:[email protected] .or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn.
  • Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve [email protected]
  • We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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