Hybrid Regional Inventory Manager – Bloemfontein

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks an experienced Regional Inventory Manager. You will oversee inventory operations across the store network, using data analysis and forecasting to optimize stock levels and minimize costs.

The role blends on-site store engagement with remote data work to drive efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years in retail inventory, strong forecasting skills, and experience with Excel, SQL, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in inventory management or related retail roles.
• Proven forecasting, planning and stock optimization capabilities.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience with reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional inventory strategies to optimize stock and costs.
• Forecast demand using sales data and market trends to improve accuracy.
• Monitor turnover, identify slow-moving items, and plan redistribution.
• Collaborate with store managers and supply chain partners for replenishment.
• Enforce inventory controls to minimize shrinkage and discrepancies.
• Conduct audits and cycle counts to ensure accuracy.
• Utilize inventory software and reporting tools to track KPIs.
• Provide training to store teams on best practices.
• Optimize stock allocation across Bloemfontein stores.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory planning

Data analysis

Stock optimization

Communication

Education

Supply Chain/Logistics degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks an experienced Regional Inventory Manager. You will oversee inventory operations across the store network, using data analysis and forecasting to optimize stock levels and minimize costs.

The role blends on-site store engagement with remote data work to drive efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years in retail inventory, strong forecasting skills, and experience with Excel, SQL, and ERP systems.