Johannesburg: DC Inventory Manager – Johannesburg, posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

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.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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).

Qualifications

• BCom in Logistics, Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Logistics, Degree in Industrial Engineering, or SAPICS certification.

Salary & Benefits

R45 000 per month.