DC Returns & Inventory Process Leader

TFG; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

TFG is seeking a DC Process Manager-Returns in Gauteng to oversee and optimise inbound operations, ensuring timely, accurate and cost-effective receipt of goods. You will manage inventory accuracy, enforce safety and quality standards, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and streamline workflows.

The role requires implementing process improvements, analysing performance metrics, leading a team, and driving operational excellence within the Distribution

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or diploma in a related field is required.
• 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.

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 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 root cause analysis and 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 cross-functional teams to improve accuracy and stock availability.
• Design and implement inventory process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce inventory-related risks.
• Monitor key inventory KPIs including accuracy, variance, cycle count completion, stock availability, shrinkage, and turnover.
• Drive initiatives focused on loss prevention, shrinkage reduction, and inventory optimisation.
• Ensure adherence to 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.

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma in a related field.

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management (advantageous)

Tools

WMS experience (e.g., SAP, SAP EWM, Manhattan, JDA, Oracle, SYSPRO)

Job description

TFG is seeking a DC Process Manager-Returns in Gauteng to oversee and optimise inbound operations, ensuring timely, accurate and cost-effective receipt of goods. You will manage inventory accuracy, enforce safety and quality standards, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and streamline workflows.

The role requires implementing process improvements, analysing performance metrics, leading a team, and driving operational excellence within the Distribution