Inventory Manager

Pick n Pay Retailers; Hout Bay; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay Retailers is recruiting an Inventory Manager in the Western Cape to safeguard stock integrity, drive cash flow and improve stock holding efficiency. This role emphasizes accurate reporting, strong controls, and proactive problem-solving across store inventory processes.

You will lead stock counts, analyse variances, and coordinate risk management to ensure availability and profitability through effective stock movement and merchandising controls.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in inventory control or stock management role.
• Strong understanding of stock counts, stock movements and loss prevention processes.
• Experience working with retail systems and reporting tools (e.g. SAP or similar).
• Computer literate (MS Office)

Responsibilities

• Execute the full stock count plan, including national, divisional, and ad hoc counts.
• Ensure effective exit management controls to minimize stock losses.
• Manage dormant, obsolete, and overstock processes to optimize working capital.
• Analyze stock discrepancies and posting variances and advise store management on corrective actions.
• Ensure all stock movement processes are followed accurately, including shop use, reduce-to-clear (RTC), inter-department transfers, inter-branch transfers, and waste.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Stock control

Loss prevention

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Grade 12 / Matric / NQF4

Tools

SAP

Retail systems

Reporting tools

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! To implement, monitor, and analyse, inventory processes and activities that safeguard the integrity of store stock. This role is key in identifying and reporting financial stock risk exposure, driving actions that positively influence business cash flow and improving stock holding efficiencies. Through accurate reporting, strong controls, and proactive problem-solving, as the Inventory Manager you will ensure optimal stock accuracy, availability, and profitability.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 /Matric / NQF4 equivalent
• 3 years’ experience in inventory control or stock management role
• Strong understanding of stock counts, stock movements and loss prevention processes
• Experience working with retail systems and reporting tools (e.g. SAP or similar)
• Proven ability to analyse data and identify root causes of stock variances
• Computer literate (MS Office)

Key responsibilities

Inventory Control & Risk Management

• Execute the full stock count plan, including national, divisional, and ad hoc counts
• Ensure effective exit management controls to minimize stock losses
• Manage dormant, obsolete, and overstock processes to optimize working capital
• Analyze stock discrepancies and posting variances and advise store management on corrective actions
• Ensure all stock movement processes are followed accurately, including shop use, reduce-to-clear (RTC), inter-department transfers, inter-branch transfers, and waste

Merchandising & Stock Availability

• Print, analyze, and interpret daily and weekly stock reports, including in-store category reviews (dormant – weekly), negative stock, and on-shelf availability
• Confirm stock availability by location for dormant, obsolete, and exit stock
• Identify and report deviations from merchandising standards and administrative controls to FAM, Fresh Foods, and/or Store Manager
• Report non-compliance with inventory movement processes and ensure corrective action is taken

Systems, Reporting & Administration

• Verify stock-related reports and system postings with the Store Manager
• Analyse and investigate all operational stock and movement reports
• Plan and coordinate ad hoc stock counts in response to store or operational needs
• Maintain system integrity and ensure accuracy of stock data at all times
• Complete and manage the stock svailability programme on a daily and weekly basis

People Management & Development

• Coach, supervise, and support inventory and departmental staff on stock control processes
• Build inventory discipline across the store through training and regular feedback
• Promote accountability and adherence to SOPs

Closing date: Sunday 20 September 2026

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Discover who we are

At Pick n Pay, we are more than just a retailer; we are an organisation of dedicated people committed to creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers and an enriching, vibrant work environment for our employees. Founded in 1967, Pick n Pay is one of the largest retail chains in South Africa, serving millions of customers across the African continent. Our reputation is built upon our commitment to offering customers the best in quality, and value.

Our Mission

We serve with our hearts, we create a great place to be and With our minds, we create an excellent place to shop

Our values are deeply embedded in our culture and guide our actions:

• Passion for our Customers: We are passionate about our customers and will fight for their rights. Our customers are our priority, and their satisfaction is our success.
• Respect and Care: We care for and respect each other. We value our team's diversity and treat each other with kindness and understanding.
• Personal Growth and Opportunity: We foster personal growth and opportunities. We believe in empowering our employees, providing opportunities for learning and advancement.
• Leadership and Innovation: We nurture leadership and vision, and reward innovation. We encourage our employees to be leaders in their roles and think outside the box.
• Honesty and Integrity: We live by honesty and integrity. We operate with transparency and trustworthiness in all our interactions.
• Community Support: We support and participate in our communities. We believe in making a positive impact and giving back to our communities.
• Individual Responsibility: We take individual responsibility. We are responsible for our actions and decisions.
• Accountability: We are all accountable. We hold ourselves responsible for delivering on our commitments to our customers, each other, and our business.

Why Pick n Pay?

At Pick n Pay, our strength lies in our people. We strive to be the employer of choice, attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry. We create a work environment that fosters growth, celebrates achievements, and values individual contributions. Here, your work will be meaningful, recognized, and rewarded. Experience the joy of being part of Pick n Pay. Let's shape the future of retail in Africa together.

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