Manager, Inventory, Solutions

Dsv Road Gmbh; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider is looking for an Inventory Manager in Randburg, Gauteng. You will oversee warehouse operations and ensure compliance with inventory management processes while managing client relationships and operational deliverables. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience in warehouse management, excellent communication skills, and a degree in Logistics or equivalent. Join a dynamic team committed to performance and continuous learning.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Dynamic work environment

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in warehouse operations management including inventory management.
• Excellent communication skills to interact at all levels.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general operations and inventory management to exceed SLAs.
• Develop strong relationships with clients to understand their business.
• Plan and execute various inventory processes including cycle counts.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of ERP and WMS systems

Highly proficient in Excel

Proven knowledge and experience in root cause analysis

Strong attention to detail

Negotiation and conflict management skills

Education

3-year Logistics, Engineering or Supply Chain Management degree

Tools

Inventory Management software

SQL Knowledge

Job description

If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.

Location: Randburg

Job Posting Title: Inventory Manager, Operations, Solutions

Time Type: Full time

Tertiary Qualification(s)

3-year Logistics, Engineering or Supply Chain Management degree, or 3 year equivalent diploma OR; 5 years minimum relevant experience in Warehouse Operations Management including Inventory Management with in-depth experience in all job-related requirements listed below

Additional Computer Skills

• Excellent knowledge of ERP and WMS systems
• Advanced knowledge of Inventory Management software / apps
• Highly proficient in Excel / PowerPoint for data management and reporting

Job-related Requirements

• Min 5 years' relevant experience in a warehouse environment
• Extensive knowledge of Inbound, Outbound, Cycle-counting and Return processes and workflows
• Systems alignment between ERP and WMS
• Proven knowledge and experience in root cause analysis and problem solving, including investigating and troubleshooting of stock discrepancies, incident reporting and Corrective and Preventative Actions
• Min 3 years proven skills in Planning, Organising, Directing, Controlling & Monitoring warehouse operationa and inventory programs. (cycle counting programs and wall to wall stock takes)
• Excellent communication skills and ability – be able to communicate assertively at all levels internally and externally
• Min 5 years' people management experience
• Strong attention to detail and high quality of work
• Must be able to meet and manage customer expectations and ensure compliance to Policies, Regulations, Work Instructions and Workloads
• A sound understanding of the Supply Chain
• Commercial acumen to understand our contractual SLA’s with clients and our liability in the event of non-conformance
• Good interpersonal skills for client account management
• A good understanding of and inventory management principles
• Very good mathematical & analytical skills
• Own vehicle and driver's license
• Ability to work extended hours / after hours / Weekends
• Audit preparation, execution and support relating to internal and client audits
• Ability to prepare slide deck for monthly customer reviews (MBR's)

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Consumer Goods Industry experience & understanding
• Project management experience
• High EQ
• Effective leadership skills
• Excellent client relationship history
• System enhancement experience
• Team involvement
• Deadline Driven
• Self-Motivator
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to plan long term
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• CargoWrite Key User qualification would be advantageous
• SQL Knowledge would be advantageous

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Responsible for the general operations and inventory management and control of daily / weekly / monthly deliverables within dedicated client site, in order to consistently exceed all operational and inventory related SLA's with clients

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercial and Client Focus

• Understand the customer's business
• Understand the customer's customer requirements
• Develop a strong, trusting relationship with clients
• Deep understanding of contractual SLAs & KPIs

Adherence to HSE compliance and responsibilities

• Adherence to tasks not stipulated in job profile i.e. audit compliance, adhoc duties due to operational requirements

Create and maintain various reports in line with KPI and contractual obligations

Control, action, investigate and complete CAPA document's if need be, this includes but is not limited to short picks, nil picks, damages, error percentages, KPI requirements, etc.

Complete daily system checks to ensure all data to and from the client system is working

Customer inventory related queries : Ensure these are processed accurately and completely within agreed KPI's

Operations / Inventory Management

• Proactively control the risks associated with inventory
• Monitor and correct the inadequate or inappropriate inventory, to meet the demands of sales e.g. stock shortage
• Action the high inventory levels e.g. FIFO, Obsolete and Slow-moving stock, on client request
• Daily system to system balancing : Manage and correct inventory movement records on WMS and ensure correction on client system so that DSV and client systems are always aligned
• Control the security over inventory which could result in loss, theft or misappropriation, etc.
• Plan and execute cycle counts, wall to wall counts, ABC analysis counting and various other processes in line with the KPI and contractual obligations
• Ensure Material Master and Bin Master is maintained, updated and actioned as required
• Control, quarantined and damaged stock, this includes inspections, Disposal processes, etc.
• Ensure inventory processes are followed in operations and admin
• Manage system enhancement process

Ensure Returns are processed quickly and accurately

Ensure virtual locations (such as Suspense) within WMS never age more than 5 days and are accurately processed

Ensure CAPA is actioned on all serious and / or recurring inventory issues / queries

Daily Planning of Operational duties and feedback on past performance

Order well management

Systems crisis management

Focus on IB planning as well as OB Planning

Daily Housekeeping compliance checks

Disposal record control for audit purpose

Resource Planning (RPT)

CIP's

Roles and Responsibilities : Ensure that your subordinates have clear job descriptions in place indicating their detailed roles and responsibilities

Performance Management : Ensure that all key subordinate deliverables are performance measured and managed

Leadership and motivation : Ensure that you are fair and consistent with your staff, lead by example and keep them well informed of company objectives and relevant news

Training and Development : Ensure that your subordinates are multi-skilled in their roles and receive relevant internal and external training

Succession Planning

Manage Employee relation (HR / IR)

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth.

Let's grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to , colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers' needs and help them achieve their goals.

We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA.

We don't just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics.

This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action.

We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual.

If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

Disclaimer

: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Should an external candidate not hear from us within four weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful.

Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed.

DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.