Inventory Manager

Pick n Pay; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail chain in Gqeberha seeks an Inventory Manager to oversee stock levels, minimize losses, and improve overall store operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of inventory management experience in retail, proficiency in SAP and POS systems, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing stock accuracy, training staff, and generating inventory reports. A valid Driver's License is required, and candidates must demonstrate excellent time management and analytical abilities. Closing date for applications is 01 February 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' inventory management experience within retail.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Experience with inventory management systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels to maintain optimal inventory.
• Conduct regular stock counting to ensure accuracy.
• Generate detailed reports on inventory status for management.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Planning and organizational skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Tools

SAP

POS systems

BI reporting

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Role Summary

To oversee and manage the inventory of the store to ensure optimal stock levels, minimize losses, and support overall store operations.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Matric/ Grade 12
• 3 years' inventory management experience within retail
• Experience with inventory management on SAP, POS systems and BI reporting.
• Computer Literacy – MS Word, Excel, Email
• Valid Driver's License

Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team, providing clear direction and ensuring that staff are well-trained and productive.
• Time Management: Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritizing tasks to meet production schedules and customer demands.
• Customer Service: Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on providing excellent service and resolving customer issues effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring product quality, cleanliness, and adherence to standards across all areas of the bakery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities: Capacity to think critically and logically, enabling an individual to evaluate information, identify patterns, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
• Planning and organizational skills: Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and structure activities to achieve specific goals within a given timeframe.
• Communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to effectively interact and communicate with others.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control

• Monitor stock levels to maintain optimal inventory.
• Conduct regular stock counting to ensure accuracy, minimisation of shrinkage and out of stock.
• Ensures stock movement processes are followed e.g., Shop Use, RTC, Inter department transfers and Waste.
• Use inventory management system to track stock movements and maintain accurate records.
• Analyse sales trends to forecast inventory needs.

Staff Management

• Foster a positive working environment, promote teamwork, and provide continuous training to improve staff performance.
• Manage and handle any staff procedural and policy non-compliance of inventory management procedures.

Reporting

• Generate reports on inventory status, turnover rates, and analyse discrepancies for management review and corrective actions.
• Implement plans to improve inventory turnover and reduce excess stock.
• Analyse and investigate all operational stock and movement reports and take corrective action on identified discrepancies.

Loss Prevention

• Identify and implement loss prevention procedures to minimize theft and wastage.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards related to inventory management.
• Collaborate with security to investigate the causes of stock discrepancies and highlight to management for corrective action.

Closing date: 01 February 2026