Port Elizabeth Retail Inventory Optimizer

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Retail Inventory Specialist for our Port Elizabeth store to manage stock levels, conduct audits, and implement inventory best practices. You will track inventory, reduce stockouts and overstock, and help drive store profitability in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires cycle counts, data analysis, proficiency with inventory software and Excel, attention to detail, and collaboration with warehouse and store teams to ensure accurate, organized

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management within retail.
• Strong understanding of inventory control principles and stock management systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in inventory software and Microsoft Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in a busy Port Elizabeth retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and full physical inventories.
• Monitor stock levels and identify discrepancies, investigating and resolving any issues promptly.
• Implement and enforce inventory control policies and procedures to prevent loss and ensure accuracy.
• Analyze inventory data to forecast demand and optimize reordering processes.
• Coordinate with warehouse and store staff to ensure efficient stock movement and organization.

Skills

Inventory management

Stock control

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Inventory management software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Retail Inventory Specialist for our Port Elizabeth store to manage stock levels, conduct audits, and implement inventory best practices. You will track inventory, reduce stockouts and overstock, and help drive store profitability in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires cycle counts, data analysis, proficiency with inventory software and Excel, attention to detail, and collaboration with warehouse and store teams to ensure accurate, organized