Inventory Lead: KPI-Driven Warehouse & Stock Control

DHL Supply Chain (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Group in South Africa is seeking an Inventory Lead to plan, coordinate, supervise and report on the inventory team's activities. You will manage inventory integrity, minimise stock loss liabilities, and drive continuous improvements across multiple Heineken sites.

The role requires 3–5 years in inventory and warehouse environments, with ERP/SAP and advanced MS Office skills. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and align SOPs with client and DHL standards.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 completed.
• Diploma in Inventory Management.
• 3–5 years in inventory environment.
• 3–5 years in warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of logistics market trends.
• Commercial breadth and general management experience.
• Experience with budgets.
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to coordinate staff and assets.
• Understand products handled by the company.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Control inventory accuracy up to KPI levels required by DHL.
• Plan and manage stock counts and audits.
• Develop and maintain inventory processes with WMS.
• Produce stock KPI reports and recommend SOP improvements.
• Monitor stock losses and implement mitigation.
• Perform daily reconciliations and ensure targets.
• Coordinate stock movements and report issues.
• Train team to implement inventory procedures.
• Maintain cycle counting and perpetual inventory.
• Attend customer meetings as required.
• Support continuous improvement on site.
• Submit monthly inventory information on time.
• Manage damages and stock losses.
• Recruit and manage inventory team per HR policy.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

SAP

MS Office

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Diploma in Inventory Management

Tools

MS Office Advanced

SAP

Job description

DHL Group in South Africa is seeking an Inventory Lead to plan, coordinate, supervise and report on the inventory team's activities. You will manage inventory integrity, minimise stock loss liabilities, and drive continuous improvements across multiple Heineken sites.

The role requires 3–5 years in inventory and warehouse environments, with ERP/SAP and advanced MS Office skills. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and align SOPs with client and DHL standards.