Junior Inventory Manager / Stock Controller - KwaZulu-Natal

RPO Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established company is seeking a Junior Inventory Manager / Stock Controller in Durban to manage inventory levels and oversee stock control processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in WMS and Microsoft Office. A competitive salary is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration preferred.
• 3 years experience in inventory management or stock control, ideally in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with WMS is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock records.
• Oversee receiving, storage, and dispatch processes in line with WMS procedures.
• Perform regular stock counts and resolve discrepancies efficiently.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Inventory software tools

Job description

RPO Recruitment is actively sourcing a Junior Inventory Manager / Stock Controller to join our clients established team in Tongaat KZN. This role is ideal for a handson professional with a background in inventory or stock control particularly within the manufacturing or steel packaging industry. If youre processdriven and passionate about efficient stock flow wed love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor inventory levels ensuring accurate stock records.
• Oversee receiving storage and dispatch processes in line with WMS procedures.
• Perform regular stock counts and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Collaborate with production and procurement to align stock with operational needs.
• Generate and analyze inventory reports presenting actionable insights to management.
• Implement and maintain inventory control systems and best practices.
• Ensure adherence to health safety and compliance regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Administration or a related field (preferred).
• 3 years experience in inventory management or stock control ideally in manufacturing or steel packaging environments.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory trends and data.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills for crossfunctional collaboration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint) and inventory software tools.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today contact Yusrah Farouk at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website : or email us your CV : .

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

About Us

RPO is a Recruitment Specialist focused on providing recruitment solutions specifically tailored to our valued clients.

RPO focuses on select market segments namely Engineering Finance Supply Chain Manufacturing Information Technology and Mining.

With over 12 years of experience in the recruitment industry RPO has access to many highcaliber candidates across various industries all accessible through our highly trained and specialised recruiters. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to bigger and better career paths.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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