Hybrid Inventory Control & Compliance Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Paid time off

Employee discount on company products

Team-building events

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a prominent national distributor of specialized industrial equipment, seeks an Inventory Control and Compliance Officer for Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. This hybrid role emphasizes stock accuracy, policy enforcement, audits and compliance across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain, at least 3 years’ experience in inventory control or WMS/ERP systems, strong analytical skills, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in inventory control or related roles.
• Experience with IMS/WMS and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and accuracy-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain inventory control procedures and policies.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to verify stock accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies by identifying causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements related to inventory management.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with procurement and sales teams to optimize stock.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP/WMS system.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, slow-moving items, and potential obsolescence.
• Prepare regular reports on inventory status, accuracy, and compliance for management.
• Train warehouse staff on inventory handling and documentation procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Inventory management

Auditing

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or related field

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Excel

IMS

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a prominent national distributor of specialized industrial equipment, seeks an Inventory Control and Compliance Officer for Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. This hybrid role emphasizes stock accuracy, policy enforcement, audits and compliance across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain, at least 3 years’ experience in inventory control or WMS/ERP systems, strong analytical skills, and the