Hybrid Inventory Optimization Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team

Standard company benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Inventory Management Specialist in Benoni, SA, to optimize stock levels and minimize carrying costs through precise procedures and data-driven planning. You will implement control policies, analyze stock data, forecast demand, and collaborate with procurement, sales, and warehousing to ensure product availability and cost efficiency in a balanced hybrid work model.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business admin, or related field.
• Proven experience in inventory management.
• Proficiency with SAP, Oracle or WMS and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a hybrid on-site/remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inventory control procedures.
• Monitor optimal inventory levels across locations.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate discrepancies.
• Analyze stock data to forecast demand and plan procurement.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete stock.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and warehouse teams.
• Implement strategies to reduce holding costs and waste.
• Use inventory software to track movements and generate reports.
• Ensure compliance with inventory standards and regulations.
• Identify improvement opportunities in inventory management.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

SAP

Oracle

WMS

Communication

Hybrid work experience

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

WMS

MS Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Inventory Management Specialist in Benoni, SA, to optimize stock levels and minimize carrying costs through precise procedures and data-driven planning. You will implement control policies, analyze stock data, forecast demand, and collaborate with procurement, sales, and warehousing to ensure product availability and cost efficiency in a balanced hybrid work model.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with