Inventory Controller

Yassir; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 380 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an Inventory Controller in Johannesburg. The role involves managing stock accurately across the network, ensuring optimal stock conditions, and liaising with team members and vendors. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years’ experience in inventory management and strong data capturing skills. Join us to be part of our journey towards creating a better tomorrow together.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in an inventory, warehouse, or store environment.
• Proficient with accurate capturing of bulk data.
• Experience working with consumer goods is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the receipt of all stock and the movement to the Dark Stores.
• Ensure accurate records are captured with 100% accuracy.
• Work with Supply and Ops team for full visibility of inventory.
• Diligently receive goods ensuring no damaged stock is accepted.
• Manage stock efficiently to keep goods in optimum condition.
• Follow FIFO principles to minimize stock write-offs.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure efficient DC operations.
• Track short dated stock and manage relations with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data capturing

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Yassir is the leading super App in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 45 cities across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia with recent expansions into France, Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is backed ($200M in funding) by VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe and other parts of the world.

We offer on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery. Building on this infrastructure, we are now introducing financial services to help our users pay, save and borrow digitally.

Helping usher the continent into a digital economy era. We’re not just about serving people - we’re about creating a marketplace to bring people what they need while infusing social values.

Yassir is looking for an Inventory Controller to join our team in Johannesburg. This responsibilities in this role will include all items related to inventory throughout our network, requiring a high level of accuracy in capturing stock movements as well as proactive communication to ensure constant alignment between various team members.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the receipt of all stock into the DC and the movement of stock to the Dark Stores
• Ensure accurate records are captured in the relevant system with 100% accuracy, proactively engaging with colleagues where queries arise
• Work with the Supply and Ops team to ensure we know exactly where are inventory is in the network at all times
• Diligently receive goods at our DC to ensure no damaged or short dated stock is receipted into the network
• Ensure stock in the is efficiently managed to ensure our goods are kept in optimum condition
• Follow FIFO principles to avoid stock write offs
• Work with vendors to ensure DC runs efficiently
• Track short dated stock through the network with proactive management with various stakeholdersHelp track, identify and close out of stock gaps across the network

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in an inventory, warehouse, store environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with accurate capturing of bulk data
• Experience working with consumer goods is a bonus
• Working with IT systems

At Yassir, we believe in the power of diversity and the importance of an inclusive culture. So, if you're ready to bring your unique perspective and experiences to the table, then we're excited to listen.

Don't just apply for a job, come and be a part of our journey. Let's create a better tomorrow together.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Best of luck,

Your Yassir TA Team