Controller : Inventory- Plumbago Tiger Brands

Dhl Supply Chain (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Controller: Inventory in Gauteng to manage inventory processes, ensure accurate financial operations, and contribute to service delivery. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, knowledge of SAP, and at least 2-3 years of warehouse experience. Responsibilities include planning team activities and performing cycle counts.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of logistics or warehouse experience in different departments.
• Experience in working in the inventory department is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of warehouse and inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all financial functions within the site are carried out correctly.
• Plan, coordinate, manage, and report on inventory team activities.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and detailed stock investigations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Systematic and thorough

Excellent administration skills

SAP WM system knowledge

Problem-solving ability

Organizational ability

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification in Logistics or business

Job description

BE PART OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST LOGISTICS COMPANYDeutsche Post DHL Group is the world's leading logistics and mail company.We're one of the world's largest employers, operating in over countries and territories.

We're Europe's largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication.

We're number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.Join us and you'll be working for a global company that's focused on service, quality and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives.And not just for our Customers, but for every member of our Group too.At DHL Supply Chain South Africa, we're looking for...Controller : Inventory

Job Purpose

To ensure that all procedures pertaining to all functions within the Inventory department are carried out with the utmost professionalism. Ensuring all financial functions within the site are carried out and the client is billed correctly. To plan, co‑ordinate, manage and report upon the work activities of the inventory team, providing effective communication, leadership, motivation, training & development. Responsibility for maintaining and managing inventory integrity. To manage and control the returns process to agreed levels of performance and to contribute to the continuous improvement of the process. To manage Bubble and offsite stock. Service delivery is to be on time and expedited accurately, whilst ensuring losses to the company are kept to a minimum. To continuously strive to improve the physical inventory process Key ResponsibilitiesConsistently achieve established key performance indicators for productivity, accuracy and housekeeping.To work within any operating areas as determined by the management and needs of the business.Housekeeping Health and Safety Working in a team environment Timeous completion of tasks Assist with the induction and training of stock control assistants as and when necessary Complying with company policies and procedures Perform regular cycle counts in accordance with agreed schedules to ensure KPI's are met Perform unplanned cycle counts in response to warehouse stock integrity issues such as stock discrepancies and pick shortages Carry out detailed stock investigations when requested, adjust and report.Investigate and rectify any issues created by replenishment synchronization Perform regular audits of key processes including Receiving, Put Away, Pick & Dispatch according to agreed schedules and report Monitor non-allocable stock and report issues Relocate stock and required to maintain both store friendly picking and optimum slot utilization.Utilize warehouse management systems effectively to support the above tasks.Filing all documentation generated because of the above Respond to product holds when required Ensure all equipment used during daily duties is handled correctly and to report any defects to the Section Manager When conducting duties, follow standard operating procedures and safe working practices Perform administration tasks according to standard operating procedures Ensure compliance to BRC Requirements Working in a team environment ExperienceExcellent communication skills, written and verbal Very systematic and thorough Excellent administration skills Experience in working in the inventory department essential Knowledge and experience on the SAP WM system is preferable Excellent knowledge of warehouse processes Excellent knowledge of inventory / stock processes essential Thorough knowledge and a proven track record of investigations of stock issues to resolution is essentialCustomer relationship building Be self-motivated Analysis and problem-solving ability Exceptional organizational ability Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work well under pressure Ability to work within a rapidly changing environment Good written and communication skills Enforcement of Health & Safety procedures and identify hazards 2 - 3 years Logistics / Warehouse experience in different departments Requirements

Requirements

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification (Logistics / business)-desirerable
• year experience in a similar role and environment
• Languages
• English - verbal and written.