Inventory Lead

Mondi plc; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging and paper company in Durban is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to oversee effective inventory management. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and extensive SAP knowledge. Responsibilities include ensuring efficient stock management and leading inventory audits. This permanent position offers opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory, warehousing or stores management.
• Extensive SAP experience and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• People and project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sound and effective financial management of inventory.
• Monitor and manage working capital of stock item maintenance.
• Lead initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and reduce waste.

Skills

Inventory control principles

Project management

SAP

MS Office proficiency

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Ensuring sound and effective financial management
• Business improvement initiation and implementation
• Effective and efficient reporting to enable strategic decision-making
• Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP/WMS systems
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and minimize to within acceptable levels
• Monitor and manage working capital of all inbound material and stock item maintenance spares
• Develop and implement efficiency improvements to streamline inventory efficiency
• Lead inventory audits
• Maintain documentation for compliance purposes
• Train, coach and sign off staff on procedures and Mondi policies
• Collaborate with operations business units, procurement, finance and service providers and to ensure coordination and alignment of inventory processes
• Drive and coordinate projects to improve performance
• Implement best practices in stock management to improve operational efficiency
• Manage relationships with key suppliers
• Oversee receiving and issuing of raw materials and spares to meet internal customer demands
• Manage SHEQ and compliance
• Generate and analyze inventory reports
• Forecast inventory needs based on trends and demands
• Lead initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and reduce waste through collaboration with business units

Your Profile:

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory, warehousing or stores management
• Extensive SAP experience
• People and Project management experience
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and best practices
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (outlook, excel, word, presentation etc)

Our Offer:

• Duration: Permanent
• Learning & Development

Get in touch:

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future.

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.

Only CVs uploaded onto our online career platform will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. After creating an account, you will receive an activation link. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or add the address [e-mail] to your “safe list” or address book.

Appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan. The above advert has minimum requirements listed; however, Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.

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