DC Process Manager- Inventory

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

Job summary

The Foschini Group is seeking a DC Process Manager to oversee inbound operations within our Distribution Centre in Gauteng. You will focus on accuracy, safety, and efficiency, driving improvements across stock receipt, inventory accuracy, and cycle counting while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include leading inventory governance, analysing performance metrics, implementing corrective actions, and developing the team to sustain high-performance

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Logistics or Operations.
• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years DC experience.
• Minimum 1 year people management experience.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such as SAP, SAP EWM, Manhattan, JDA, Oracle, or SYSPRO

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise inbound operations at the Distribution Centre.
• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counting and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the WMS and ledgers.
• Analyse inventory metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Investigate stock variances and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor age/damaged stock to minimise losses and improve health.
• Ensure SOPs and safety standards are followed.
• Lead cycle counts and stock takes; collaborate cross-functionally.
• Provide reports, KPI scores, and improvement recommendations to management.
• Develop and coach team members for high performance.

Skills

Inventory Management

Cycle Counting

Inventory Accuracy

Stock Variance Analysis

Warehouse Operations

Inventory Auditing

Loss Prevention

Stock Governance

Inventory Planning

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma

Degree in Logistics or Operations Management

Tools

SAP

SAP EWM

Manhattan

JDA

Oracle

SYSPRO

Job description

The DC Process Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all inbound operations to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective receipt of goods. They manage accuracy, enforce compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and streamline workflows. Additionally, they analyse performance metrics, implement process improvements, and lead team development to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise inventory management processes to ensure high levels of inventory accuracy across the Distribution Centre.
• Drive stock control initiatives through effective cycle counting, stock reconciliations, and variance investigations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records by ensuring all stock movements are correctly processed and recorded within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Analyse inventory data and performance metrics to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate and resolve stock variances through detailed root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor and manage aged, slow-moving, obsolete, and damaged stock to minimise losses and improve inventory health.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures, stock governance standards, and audit requirements.
• Lead and support cycle count programmes, annual stock takes, and inventory audits to maintain inventory integrity.
• Collaborate with Operations, Inbound, Outbound, Suppliers, and other cross-functional teams to improve inventory accuracy and stock availability.
• Design and implement inventory process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce inventory-related risks.
• Monitor key inventory KPIs including inventory accuracy, stock variance, cycle count completion, stock availability, shrinkage, and inventory turnover.
• Drive initiatives focused on loss prevention, shrinkage reduction, and inventory optimisation.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and health and safety requirements.
• Prepare and present inventory reports, audit findings, KPI scorecards, and continuous improvement recommendations to management.
• Manage, coach, and develop team members to build capability, accountability, and a high-performance culture within the inventory function.
• Support operational decision-making through accurate reporting, inventory analysis, and actionable insights.
  

Qualifications

Relevant Degree or Diploma

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

Minimum 3 years Distribution Centre (DC) experience.

Minimum 1 year people management experience.

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such as SAP, SAP EWM, Manhattan, JDA, Oracle, or SYSPRO

Skills:

• Inventory Management
• Cycle Counting
• Inventory Accuracy Management
• Stock Variance Analysis
• Warehouse Operations
• Inventory Auditing & Compliance
• Loss Prevention & Shrinkage Control
• Stock Governance
• Inventory Planning

Behaviours:

• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Financial Acumen - understands and applies financial concepts and principles to make informed financial decisions
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems

Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act

About Us

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

About the Team

Our logistics team consists of transport and process managers, engineers, pickers, packers and hyster drivers who are responsible for organising the storage and distribution of goods. They ensure cost-effective and efficient last mile fulfilment and by working together they ensure everything runs smoothly.