Inventory Supervisor

Lactalis South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Inventory Supervisor to manage stock control and investigate transactions. The ideal candidate will have a diploma, advanced Excel skills, and at least 5 years experience in the FMCG environment. This role involves full responsibility for variance reporting and stock reconciliations while ensuring compliance with stock procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in stock controlling in FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Control and investigate stock transactions, allocations, movement, and adjustments.
• Full responsibility for variance report, stock reconciliations, and stock counts.
• Investigate and reconcile all identified inventory discrepancies.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Stock controlling

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BPCS

INFOLOG

Job description

Role Purpose

Join Lactalis South Africa at our Centurion Gauteng Office and take on the challenge of an Inventory Supervisor.

This exciting career opportunity offers you the platform to apply your strong business acumen and operational expertise to help drive the company's next phase of growth in South Africa.

Requirements

• Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• At least 5 years experience in stock controlling in FMCG environment.
• Working knowledge of BPCS and INFOLOG would be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Control and investigate stock transactions, allocations, movement, and adjustments.
• Full responsibility of the following points: Variance report; Reconciling of monthly stock as well as stock in transit; Actual stock counts; Factory claims; Adherence to stock procedures.
• Investigation and reconciliation of all identified inventory discrepancies.
• FEFO principals.
• Manage and monitor stock at risk and highlighted to sales team for action.
• Control warehouse dumps.
• Control regrade transaction.
• Track and trend cycle count losses daily.
• Monthly stock take, control, and compliance.
• Daily spot checks.
• Monitor daily stock availability to avoid trims.
• Variance analysis and reporting.
• Control and submit un-managed location.
• GIT managed and cleared.
• NQL movement postings done and submitted daily.
• NQL (stock pack) metadata done daily.
• Daily, Weekly, and Monthly KPIs and reports requested by management on all allocations, movement, and adjustments.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with stock team and warehouse manager.