Inventory Control Specialist - Rustenburg

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Stable role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist in Rustenburg to optimize stock levels and ensure accurate counts. The role combines hands-on warehouse oversight with remote data analysis in a hybrid setup.

You will conduct cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, forecast demand, and collaborate with procurement and sales to maintain stock availability. Strong analytical skills and ERP proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in inventory control, warehousing, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure accuracy of stock records.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between inventory records and actual stock levels.
• Implement and maintain inventory control procedures to minimize shrinkage and obsolescence.
• Analyze inventory data to forecast demand and optimize reorder points.
• Generate reports on inventory status, turnover rates, and potential issues.
• Collaborate with procurement and sales teams to ensure adequate stock availability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Accuracy

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independence

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Inventory Control Specialist to manage and optimize inventory levels at their facility in Rustenburg. This role is essential for ensuring accuracy in stock counts, minimizing loss, and supporting efficient warehouse operations. You will work closely with the warehouse team and contribute to maintaining optimal stock levels to meet demand without overstocking. The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between on-site operational oversight and remote analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure accuracy of stock records.

Investigate and resolve discrepancies between inventory records and actual stock levels.

Implement and maintain inventory control procedures to minimize shrinkage and obsolescence.

Analyze inventory data to forecast demand and optimize reorder points.

Generate reports on inventory status, turnover rates, and potential issues.

Collaborate with procurement and sales teams to ensure adequate stock availability.

Requirements

Previous experience in inventory control, warehousing, or a similar role.

Strong understanding of inventory management principles and best practices.

Proficiency in using inventory management software and ERP systems.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid environment.

Good organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary and potential for overtime pay.

Health insurance and retirement savings plan.

Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

A stable role within a growing company in Rustenburg.