Inventory Control Officer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Paid leave

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Inventory Control Officer for duties in Mahikeng. You will maintain accurate records of inventory across receiving, storage, and dispatch, and implement strict control procedures to minimize discrepancies.

You will conduct cycle counts, investigate variances, and ensure proper organization of warehouse stock using WMS and inventory software. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Inventory Control Officer or in a similar inventory management role.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory software.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of all inventory received, stored, and dispatched.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical stocktakes to verify inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies promptly.
• Implement and enforce inventory control policies and procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and report on low stock or potential overstock situations.
• Ensure proper organization and storage of inventory within the warehouse.

Skills

Inventory management

WMS

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

WMS

Inventory software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and methodical Inventory Control Officer to manage and maintain accurate inventory records for their operations in Mahikeng . This role is critical for ensuring that stock levels are optimized, discrepancies are minimized, and warehouse operations run efficiently. You will be responsible for implementing and adhering to strict inventory control procedures, conducting regular stock takes, and utilizing warehouse management systems (WMS) to track all inventory movements. The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy in all inventory-related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of all inventory received, stored, and dispatched.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical stocktakes to verify inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve any inventory discrepancies promptly.
• Implement and enforce inventory control policies and procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and report on low stock or potential overstock situations.
• Ensure proper organization and storage of inventory within the warehouse.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Inventory Control Officer or in a similar inventory management role.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory software.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development in inventory management.
• A stable and structured work environment.
• Paid annual leave.