DC Inventory Optimization Lead

TFG (The Foschini Group); Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

TFG Logistics in South Africa’s Gauteng region seeks a DC Process Manager to oversee inbound operations, optimise inventory integrity, and lead process improvements across the Distribution Centre. You will ensure accurate stock receipting, conduct variance investigations, and drive efficiency in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires hands-on leadership of inventory teams, strong WMS experience, and a track record of reducing shrinkage and improving KPI performance.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree/diploma in a related field.
• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years Distribution Centre (DC) experience.
• Minimum 1 year people management experience.
• Experience with WMS such as SAP, SAP EWM, Manhattan, JDA, Oracle, or SYSPRO.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise inventory management processes to ensure high levels of inventory accuracy across the Distribution Centre.
• Drive stock control initiatives through cycle counting, stock reconciliations, and variance investigations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records by ensuring stock movements are correctly processed and recorded in the WMS.
• Analyse inventory data and performance metrics to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate and resolve stock variances through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor aged, slow-moving, obsolete, and damaged stock to minimise losses and improve inventory health.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and audit requirements.
• Lead and support cycle count programmes, annual stock takes, and inventory audits.
• Collaborate with Operations, Inbound, Outbound, Suppliers, and cross-functional teams to improve stock accuracy and availability.
• Design and implement inventory process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risks.
• Monitor KPIs: inventory accuracy, stock variance, cycle count completion, stock availability, shrinkage, turnover.
• Drive loss prevention and shrinkage reduction initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and health & safety requirements.
• Prepare and present inventory reports, audits, and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Manage, coach, and develop team members to build capability and accountability.

Skills

Inventory Management

Stock Control & Reconciliation

Cycle Counting

Inventory Accuracy Management

Stock Variance Analysis

Warehouse Operations

Distribution Centre Operations

Inventory Auditing & Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Loss Prevention & Shrinkage Control

Stock Governance

Inventory Planning

Replenishment Management

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma in a related field

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management will be advantageous

Tools

SAP

SAP EWM

Manhattan

JDA

Oracle

SYSPRO

Job description

TFG Logistics in South Africa’s Gauteng region seeks a DC Process Manager to oversee inbound operations, optimise inventory integrity, and lead process improvements across the Distribution Centre. You will ensure accurate stock receipting, conduct variance investigations, and drive efficiency in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires hands-on leadership of inventory teams, strong WMS experience, and a track record of reducing shrinkage and improving KPI performance.