Inventory Manager

Career27; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay is seeking an Inventory Manager in the Western Cape to implement, monitor, and analyse stock processes. You will safeguard stock integrity, drive cash-flow improvements, and optimize stock holding efficiencies across the store.

You will lead stock counts, analyze variances, and ensure reporting accuracy, while coaching staff and maintaining system integrity to support profitability.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in inventory control or stock management
• Strong understanding of stock counts 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)

Responsibilities

• Execute full stock count plan including national, divisional, and ad hoc counts
• Ensure exit management controls to minimise stock losses
• Manage dormant, obsolete, and overstock processes to optimise working capital
• Analyze stock discrepancies and advise on corrective actions
• Ensure stock movement processes are followed accurately (shop use, RTC, transfers, wastage)
• Print, analyse, and interpret daily/weekly stock reports and in-store reviews
• Confirm stock availability by location for dormant and exit stock
• Report deviations from merchandising standards and controls to management
• Verify stock-related reports and system postings with Store Manager
• Plan and coordinate ad hoc stock counts as needed
• Maintain system integrity and accuracy of stock data
• Coach and develop inventory staff; promote SOP adherence
• Close date: Friday 13th November 2026

Skills

Inventory control

Data analysis

Loss prevention

Stock movements

MS Office

Education

Grade 12 / Matric / NQF4 equivalent

Tools

SAP or similar

Job description

## Inventory ManagerApply: Richmond Corner - Western Cape: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 14, 2026 (3 days left to apply): JR106192It'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 equivalent3 years’ experience in inventory control or stock management role Strong understanding of stock counts, stock movements and loss preventionprocesses 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)**Additional Job Description****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 workingcapital 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 ensurecorrective 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: Friday 13th November 2026***If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*