Inventory Control Specialist

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health benefits

Pension benefits

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Stable environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Inventory Control Specialist to join its Paarl operations on a hybrid schedule. You will maintain accurate records, conduct cycle counts, and help minimize discrepancies to ensure product availability and warehouse efficiency.

You will work closely with receiving, shipping, and logistics teams to manage stock levels, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions that improve accuracy and reduce losses.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Inventory Control Specialist or similar inventory management role.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory software.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform physical counts and work in a warehouse environment.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records within the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Perform regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate root causes of inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder points to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
• Implement and manage inventory control procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate with receiving and shipping departments to ensure proper flow of goods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Inventory management

WMS proficiency

Stock control

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous Inventory Control Specialist to join their operations in Paarl , with a hybrid work arrangement. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, conducting cycle counts, and implementing strategies to minimize discrepancies and stock losses. This role is vital for ensuring the availability of products and optimizing warehouse efficiency. You will work closely with warehouse and logistics teams to manage stock levels, reconcile variances, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the supply chain, ensuring that the right products are in the right place at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records within the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Perform regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate root causes of inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder points to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
• Implement and manage inventory control procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate with receiving and shipping departments to ensure proper flow of goods.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Inventory Control Specialist or in a similar inventory management role.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory software.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform physical counts and work in a warehouse environment.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility.
• Health and pension benefits.
• Opportunities for training and career advancement.
• A stable and supportive work environment.