Inbound DC Process Lead: Inventory Excellence

TFG (The Foschini Group); Gauteng; In loco; ZAR 700.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

TFG (The Foschini Group) seeks a DC Process Manager to oversee inbound operations and optimise inventory control. You will lead accuracy, ensure safety and quality standards, and collaborate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies while streamlining workflows.

You will analyse performance metrics, implement process improvements, and drive team development to achieve operational excellence across distribution centres. This role emphasizes accountability and data-driven decision making.

Competenze

• Relevant degree or diploma in logistics, supply chain, or operations management.
• DC operations experience with inventory control and reconciliation.
• Minimum 3 years DC experience and 1 year people management.
• Experience with WMS systems (SAP, SAP EWM, Manhattan, JDA, Oracle or SYSPRO).

Mansioni

• Lead and optimise inventory management processes to ensure high accuracy across the Distribution Centre.
• Drive stock control initiatives through cycle counting, reconciliations, and variance investigations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Analyse inventory data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate stock variances and implement corrective actions.
• Manage aged, slow-moving, obsolete, and damaged stock to reduce losses.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, policies and safety requirements.
• Lead cycle count programmes, annual stock takes and audits.
• Collaborate with Operations, Inbound/Outbound, Suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Design and implement inventory process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs: accuracy, variance, cycle count, stock availability, shrinkage, turnover.
• Drive loss prevention and shrinkage reduction initiatives.
• Prepare inventory reports, audit findings and KPI scorecards for management.
• Coach and develop team members to build capability and accountability.

Conoscenze

Inventory Management

Stock Control

Cycle Counting

Inventory Accuracy

Stock Variance Analysis

Warehouse Operations

DC Operations

Inventory Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

Loss Prevention

Stock Governance

Inventory Planning

Replenishment

Formazione

Relevant Degree or Diploma

Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain/Operations Mgmt

Strumenti

WMS (SAP, SAP EWM, Manhattan, JDA, Oracle, SYSPRO)

Descrizione del lavoro

TFG (The Foschini Group) seeks a DC Process Manager to oversee inbound operations and optimise inventory control. You will lead accuracy, ensure safety and quality standards, and collaborate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies while streamlining workflows.

You will analyse performance metrics, implement process improvements, and drive team development to achieve operational excellence across distribution centres. This role emphasizes accountability and data-driven decision making.