Durban: Inventory Manager posted by Jobs 4 All

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to join our team at Jobs 4 All in Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our inventory, ensuring efficient operations, and providing valuable insights to drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all costs (labour, MHE repairs & maintenance, stock losses) are captured in the month incurred
• Accrue unprocessed costs within the relevant period
• Maintain inventory department expenditure within approved budget
• Analyse and explain variances between budget and actual expenditure
• Investigate cost overruns and implement corrective actions
• Provide input into the annual inventory budget

• Ensure stock replenishment is completed before picking commences
• Verify correct stock placement according to WMS
• Maintain adherence to stock rotation principles

• Ensure all inventory is correctly labelled prior to storage
• Confirm all receipted stock is put away daily in the correct location

• Support product recall processes when required
• Maintain WMS master data (new SKUs, warehouse slots, pick slot assignments)
• Ensure timely transaction posting affecting stock (e.g., adjustments)
• Conduct daily stock accuracy checks, including pick slot counts and empty bin verification
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly

• Manage expired, damaged, or short shelf-life products through proper segregation and disposal
• Ensure all adjustments are recorded immediately in the system

• Manage supplier returns effectively
• Monitor expiry dates across all stock locations
• Reconcile inter-DC transactions within 48 hours
• Control stock movement between local and export locations
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of consignment stock

• Develop and implement a monthly stock count plan
• Communicate stock count schedules to relevant stakeholders
• Maintain accurate record-keeping of stock count documentation
• Investigate and resolve stock variances within 48 hours

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) – compulsory
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management or similar
• Strong knowledge of Warehousing & Distribution, Transport, FMCG, and QSR operations
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy (MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Advanced Warehouse Management System (WMS) and GP system experience

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are required for this position.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.