Cycle Count & Variance Specialist (Inventory)

Cashbuild Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cashbuild Limited seeks a Perpetual Inventory Controller to manage daily stock counts, investigate variances, and correct negative stock with Store Manager approval. You’ll report irregularities, ensure accurate pricing and stock integrity, and assist with stock-take preparations.

Strong numeracy, computer literacy, and English communication are essential, with availability for shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 and 1 (one) year work related experience or 2 (two) years related experience
• Ability to communicate in English and the dominant language spoken in the geographical area where the position is available
• Must be literate
• Must have strong numeric skills
• Must be accurate and able to work under pressure
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and Public Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Count stock daily according to the PIC Count Cycle
• Investigate variances whether positive or negative and report the results to the Store Manager
• Investigate and rectify negative stock quantities daily, after receiving approval from the Store Manager
• Identify and report on damaged stock to the Store Manager
• Conduct Mini Stock-takes as and when instructed to do so by Management
• Assist with Wall-to-Wall Stock-take preparations and report any areas of concern
• Normal PIC counts to be done during full Stock-take
• Report variances for the day to the Store Manager and or Divisional Manager as required by the Cashbuild Way
• Report all irregularities to Store Management and or Divisional Manager as required by the Cashbuild Way
• Report irregularities to DM if no action is taken by the Store Manager.
• Report on incorrect and poor quality pricing, SKU’s and damaged stock
• Report on poor merchandising on racking and bulk area
• Report on bulk stock area if special attention is required
• Ensure all adjustments are actioned, verified for accuracy and signed off by Management.
• Ensure the “End of Day Report”, is validated to yesterday’s PIC Adjustment Sheet, and filed.
• Report on any adjustments not done on the day of the count cycle prior to end of trading day.
• Ensure all PIC documents are completed, signed off by you, approved by the Store Manager and filed daily.
• Adhere to Ready for Business and Beyond my Control as per the CB Way
• Adhere to the Cashbuild Dress code at all times,
• Name badge to be displayed and visible to the Customer
• Immediately assist with Customer complaints
• Safety (OHSA) compliance within area of responsibility
• Report any discrepancies to the Store Manager
• Ensure correct safety equipment and clothing used.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication in English

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12

1 year related experience or 2 years related experience

Job description

Cashbuild Limited seeks a Perpetual Inventory Controller to manage daily stock counts, investigate variances, and correct negative stock with Store Manager approval. You’ll report irregularities, ensure accurate pricing and stock integrity, and assist with stock-take preparations.

Strong numeracy, computer literacy, and English communication are essential, with availability for shifts, weekends, and public holidays.