Inventory supervisor

Assign Services (Pty) Ltd; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Assign Services (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Supervisor in Germiston to oversee daily inventory control activities and ensure accurate stock management. The role requires leading a team, performing cycle counts, and driving improvements in stock accuracy and compliance.

Experience with WMS/ERP systems and advanced Excel skills is essential, along with strong analytical and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in supply chain management or a related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in inventory control or warehouse operations.
• At least 2 years' supervisory experience in a warehouse environment.
• Experience in cosmetics, FMCG, retail, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing is advantageous.
• Proficiency in WMS and ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inventory control activities within the warehouse.
• Ensure accurate stock management and inventory record maintenance.
• Conduct regular cycle counts, stock audits, and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and inventory variances.
• Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages, excess stock, and stock losses.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and management of expiry-sensitive products.
• Generate inventory reports and analyze trends to improve stock accuracy.
• Lead, coach, and develop inventory and warehouse personnel.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, and operations teams to optimize inventory performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Degree in SCM/Logistics/Warehouse Management/Business Admin

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inventory control activities within the warehouse.

• Ensure accurate stock management and inventory record maintenance.

• Conduct regular cycle counts, stock audits, and reconciliations.

• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and inventory variances.

• Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages, excess stock, and stock losses.

• Ensure proper stock rotation and management of expiry-sensitive products.

• Generate inventory reports and analyze trends to improve stock accuracy.

• Lead, coach, and develop inventory and warehouse personnel.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety procedures.

• Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, and operations teams to optimize inventory performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in inventory control or warehouse operations.

• At least 2 years' supervisory experience within a warehouse environment.

• Experience in the Cosmetics, FMCG, Retail, Pharmaceutical, or Manufacturing industry will be advantageous.

• Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.