Retail Inventory Specialist

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, SA, seeks a meticulous Retail Inventory Specialist to maintain accurate stock records, perform regular stocktakes, and minimize loss across the supply chain. You will reconcile discrepancies, monitor reorder points, and collaborate with procurement to ensure stock availability.

This role suits numerical thinkers who value accuracy and operational efficiency. Join a stable team offering competitive hourly pay, health and retirement benefits, and employee discounts,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management, stock control, or a related retail role.
• Strong understanding of inventory principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in Queenstown area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular physical inventory counts and cycle counts to verify stock accuracy.
• Investigate and reconcile discrepancies between system records and physical inventory.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder points, coordinating with procurement to ensure adequate stock availability.
• Manage the receiving and processing of incoming inventory shipments.
• Implement and maintain effective inventory control procedures to prevent loss and obsolescence.
• Generate reports on inventory levels, stock movement, and shrinkage for management review.

Skills

Inventory management

Stock control

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independence

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Retail Inventory Specialist to join their operations team in Queenstown . This role is essential for maintaining accurate inventory records, managing stock levels, and ensuring the efficient movement of merchandise throughout the supply chain. You will be responsible for conducting regular stocktakes, reconciling discrepancies, and implementing procedures to minimize inventory loss. This position is ideal for someone with a strong aptitude for numbers and a passion for ensuring operational accuracy in a retail setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular physical inventory counts and cycle counts to verify stock accuracy.
• Investigate and reconcile discrepancies between system records and physical inventory.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder points, coordinating with procurement to ensure adequate stock availability.
• Manage the receiving and processing of incoming inventory shipments.
• Implement and maintain effective inventory control procedures to prevent loss and obsolescence.
• Generate reports on inventory levels, stock movement, and shrinkage for management review.

Requirements

• Proven experience in inventory management, stock control, or a related role within the retail sector.
• Strong understanding of inventory principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in the Queenstown area.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Employee discounts on merchandise.
• Opportunities for professional development in supply chain and operations.
• A stable and organized work environment.