Johannesburg: Inventory and Stock Control Manager posted by MCE Electric

About the Role

MCE Electric is seeking an experienced Inventory and Stock Control Manager to join our team in Johannesburg. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for managing our inventory across the branch/warehouse, ensuring operational excellence, stock accuracy, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the stock control department while assisting with warehouse and operational activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate bin allocations and stock locations, monitor bin integrity, and prepare regular inventory and operational reports to support decision-making.
• Oversee work order planning and processing, ensuring stock availability aligns with operational requirements and demand planning.
• Manage cycle counts, sectional counts, and stock takes, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to maintain high inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate inter-branch transfers (IBTs), ensuring accurate requesting, dispatching, receiving, and system processing of stock movements.
• Monitor incoming shipments and back orders, ensuring accurate tracking, communication, and timely resolution of outstanding stock items.
• Ensure correct SKU allocation and barcode accuracy for all products, supporting traceability and system integrity.
• Oversee proper handling, storage, and movement of stock to prevent damage, losses, or inaccuracies.
• Support overall warehouse efficiency by ensuring stock is packed away timeously, shelves remain stocked, and operational workflows are maintained.
• Provide inventory support to sales, marketing, and returns processes by ensuring accurate stock availability, allocations, and processing of returned items.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent to NQF 4 Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Inventory Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in inventory and stock control within a wholesale, distribution or warehouse environment.
• Minimum of 3 years experience managing a team of warehouse staff and activities.
• Experience with ERP systems (Kerridge K8 advantageous)

Salary & Benefits

Not specified