Remote Inventory Control Specialist

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Inventory Control Specialist to manage stock across multiple channels from anywhere. You will ensure product availability, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess inventory while collaborating with supply chain and sales teams to maintain accurate records.

The role emphasizes remote work flexibility, operational efficiency, and a strong focus on data-driven stock optimization to boost profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management, supply chain, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of inventory control principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels across all warehouses and sales channels.
• Implement and enforce inventory control policies and procedures to prevent discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, forecast demand, and recommend adjustments.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to optimize stock flow and minimize carrying costs in a remote operational structure.

Skills

Inventory management

Supply chain

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Independent remote work

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and organized Remote Inventory Control Specialist to manage and optimize stock levels across their various retail channels from anywhere. This position is crucial for ensuring product availability, minimizing stockouts, and reducing excess inventory, thereby enhancing profitability and customer satisfaction. You will work closely with supply chain and sales teams to maintain accurate inventory records and implement effective control procedures. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while being essential to the operational backbone of the company's retail strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels across all warehouses and sales channels.
• Implement and enforce inventory control policies and procedures to prevent discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, forecast demand, and recommend adjustments.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to optimize stock flow and minimize carrying costs in a remote operational structure.

Requirements

• Proven experience in inventory management , supply chain, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of inventory control principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and ERP systems .
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible remote working arrangement, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to professional development and training programs.
• Opportunity to contribute significantly to a key operational function remotely.