Inventory Manager (WMS & Systems Control)

Clicks Group Limited

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Clicks Group Limited is recruiting an Inventory Manager (WMS & Systems Control) based in Cape Town to oversee end-to-end inventory accuracy across distribution centres, embedding strong WMS governance and master data integrity while mitigating system-related risks during WMS rollout and stabilisation.

You will lead cycle counts, reconciliation, and IFRS-compliant adjustments, partner with IT and vendors on fixes, and drive reporting and analytics to support DC leadership and Finance.

Qualifications

5–8 years inventory or DC operations management experience in FMCG or retail.
Proven experience managing inventory accuracy in system-driven environments.
Direct involvement in WMS implementation or recovery.
Project or change management experience within logistics.
BCom, Supply Chain, or similar degree.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end inventory accuracy within WMS and integrated systems.
Lead cycle counts, perpetual counts, and wall-to-wall stocktakes.
Ensure accurate valuation and IFRS-compliant adjustments.
Govern duplicate SKU, PO, and pricing anomalies.
Act as the business owner for inventory-related WMS functionality.
Define and enforce inventory SOPs and test fixes.
Monitor and resolve inventory task failures affecting availability.
Oversee master data quality and slotting control.
Protect store availability through pick-face integrity and alignment.
Own daily/weekly/period-end inventory reporting and dashboards.

Skills

Advanced analytics

System & data literacy

Risk identification

Stakeholder management

Clear communication

Education

BCom, Supply Chain, or similar

Tools

Excel

BI tools

WMS reporting

Job description

Inventory Manager (WMS & Systems Control)

Listing reference: click_025868

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 9 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Distribution

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We are seeking to appoint an Inventory Manager (WMS & Systems Control) to support the Clicks Logistics Operations division. This role will be based at Montague Gardens Distribution and report to the DC General Manager.

Job Purpose

To ensure accurate, resilient, and IFRS-compliant inventory management across distribution centres by embedding strong WMS governance, master data integrity, stock reconciliation, and inventory control processes, while mitigating system‑related risks experienced during the WMS rollout and stabilising end‑to‑end inventory performance.

Job Objectives

4 .1 Inventory Integrity & Financial Control

Own end‑to‑end inventory accuracy within WMS and integrated systems, ensuring alignment between physical stock, WMS balances, and MMS financial records.
Lead cycle counts, perpetual counts, and wall‑to‑wall stocktakes, including variance investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Ensure accurate valuation of stock, shrinkage, and adjustments in line with IFRS and audit requirements.
Govern duplicate SKU, PO, and pricing anomalies arising from system integration failures.

4.2 WMS Governance & Risk Mitigation

Act as the business owner for inventory‑related WMS functionality, configuration, and controls.
Define and enforce inventory SOPs aligned to the WMS operating model and lessons learnt from rollout issues.
Monitor and resolve inventory task failures (putaway, letdowns, refills, adjustments, penalty stock) that compromise availability or financial accuracy .
Partner with IT and vendors to prioritise and test fixes for critical and high‑severity inventory defects.

4.3 Master Data & Slotting Control

Govern item master data quality (dimensions, cube, slot types, UOMs) to prevent slotting failures, penalty stock build‑up, and task non‑generation.
Oversee cube‑scanning completeness and accuracy to stabilise putaway and replenishment logic.

4.4 Availability & Service Level Enablement

Protect store availability (>96%) by ensuring pick‑face integrity, reserve alignment, and timely completion of inventory tasks.
Identify and escalation inventory constraints that risk DC throughput, picking continuity, or store service.

4.5 Reporting, Analytics & Decision Support

Own daily, weekly, and period‑end inventory reporting, including imbalances, adjustments, ageing, and exception dashboards.
Provide actionable insights to DC leadership, Finance, and IT on inventory health, risk exposure, and improvement opportunities.
Embed learnings from WMS incidents into redesigned processes, controls, and training.
Support future WMS rollouts and enhancements through UAT, business readiness, and post‑go‑live stabilisation.

Job related knowledge

Advanced understanding of DC inventory management within WMS environments
Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, reconciliations, and IFRS principles
Deep understanding of warehouse processes (receiving, putaway, slotting, replenishment, picking, adjustments)
Knowledge of WMS/WCS/MMS integrations and system controls
Exposure to large‑scale system rollouts or stabilisation programmes

Job related skills