Inventory Specialist

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 5,400 - 8,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Experience in inventory management

Training on advanced systems

Stable employment

Organized work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking a meticulous Inventory Specialist to manage counts, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure accurate stock records across our retail operations. You will perform cycle counts, monitor stock levels, and support receiving and dispatching.

The ideal candidate has experience in inventory management, strong Excel skills, and a methodical approach to data. This role offers training on advanced tracking systems and steady employment within a growing

Qualifications

• Experience in Inventory Management or as an Inventory Clerk.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and MS Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently.
• Good understanding of stock control principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventory audits.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies by investigating variances between physical stock and system records.
• Maintain accurate inventory data in the company's inventory management system.
• Monitor stock levels and report on stock movement, aging, and potential obsolescence.
• Assist in the receiving and dispatching of goods, ensuring correct documentation.
• Implement and enforce inventory control policies and procedures.

Skills

Inventory management

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Inventory Specialist to manage and maintain accurate inventory records for their retail operations in Queenstown . This role is critical for ensuring product availability, minimizing stockouts, and optimizing stock rotation. You will be responsible for conducting physical inventory counts, reconciling discrepancies, and managing inventory data within the company's systems. This is an essential support function within the retail supply chain in the Eastern Cape , requiring precision and a methodical approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventory audits.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies by investigating variances between physical stock and system records.
• Maintain accurate inventory data in the company's inventory management system.
• Monitor stock levels and report on stock movement, aging, and potential obsolescence.
• Assist in the receiving and dispatching of goods, ensuring correct documentation.
• Implement and enforce inventory control policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Inventory Management or as an Inventory Clerk.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and MS Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently.
• Good understanding of stock control principles and best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in inventory management.
• Training on advanced inventory tracking systems.
• Stable employment within a growing retail organization in Queenstown .
• A methodical and organized work environment.