Retail Inventory Controller: Precision Stock & Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Retail Inventory Control Specialist for a Paarl store in the Western Cape. You will conduct regular stock counts, investigate discrepancies, and implement control measures to maintain inventory accuracy and reduce loss in a retail environment.

You will monitor reorder points, process incoming and outgoing shipments, and generate reports for management. The role requires a high school diploma (logistics qualification preferred), experience in inventory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management is a plus.
• Proven experience in inventory control, stocktaking, or warehouse management.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular physical inventory counts and cycle counts to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between system inventory and physical stock.
• Implement and maintain effective inventory control procedures and policies.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder points to prevent stockouts and minimize overstocking.
• Process incoming and outgoing inventory shipments, verifying quantities and quality.
• Manage the return process and ensure accurate updating of inventory records.
• Generate inventory reports for management, highlighting key metrics and potential issues.
• Collaborate with the sales and operations teams to ensure smooth inventory flow.

Skills

Inventory control

Stocktaking

Warehouse management

Excel

Inventory management software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Logistics or Supply Chain Management qualification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Inventory management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Retail Inventory Control Specialist for a Paarl store in the Western Cape. You will conduct regular stock counts, investigate discrepancies, and implement control measures to maintain inventory accuracy and reduce loss in a retail environment.

You will monitor reorder points, process incoming and outgoing shipments, and generate reports for management. The role requires a high school diploma (logistics qualification preferred), experience in inventory