Retail Inventory Controller

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits包

Opportunities to enhance inventory管理系统

Employee discounts on store products

A stable and structured work环境

Contribute to the financial health and

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Retail Inventory Controller for a Paarl store to maintain accurate inventory records, manage stock levels, and prevent loss.

You will oversee all aspects of inventory from receiving goods to cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and enforce control procedures to minimize shrinkage.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, independence, and collaboration with purchasing and sales teams to sustain optimal stock and retail profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control or stock management.
• Proficiency with inventory management software.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of retail operations and supply chain principles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Accurately track and manage all incoming and outgoing inventory.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical stocktakes to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between inventory records and physical stock.
• Implement and enforce inventory control procedures to minimize shrinkage and waste.
• Collaborate with the purchasing and sales teams to ensure optimal stock levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Retail knowledge

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and organized Retail Inventory Controller for their store located in Paarl . This role is critical for maintaining accurate inventory records, managing stock levels, and preventing loss. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of inventory management, from receiving goods to conducting regular stock counts and reconciling discrepancies. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mind, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to implement efficient inventory control processes to support the store's profitability and operational smoothness.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately track and manage all incoming and outgoing inventory.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical stocktakes to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between inventory records and physical stock.
• Implement and enforce inventory control procedures to minimize shrinkage and waste.
• Collaborate with the purchasing and sales teams to ensure optimal stock levels.

Requirements

• Previous experience in inventory control, stock management, or a related field.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and systems.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of retail operations and supply chain principles is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to enhance inventory management systems and processes.
• Employee discounts on store products.
• A stable and structured work environment.
• Contribute to the financial health and efficiency of the retail operation.