Strategic Inventory & Stock Control Lead

Career27; Wes-Kaap; A distancia; ZAR 300.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pick n Pay is seeking an Inventory Manager in the Western Cape to implement, monitor, and analyse stock processes. You will safeguard stock integrity, drive cash-flow improvements, and optimize stock holding efficiencies across the store.

You will lead stock counts, analyze variances, and ensure reporting accuracy, while coaching staff and maintaining system integrity to support profitability.

Formación

• 3 years’ experience in inventory control or stock management
• Strong understanding of stock counts and loss prevention processes
• Experience working with retail systems and reporting tools (e.g. SAP or similar)
• Proven ability to analyse data and identify root causes of stock variances
• Computer literate (MS Office)

Responsabilidades

• Execute full stock count plan including national, divisional, and ad hoc counts
• Ensure exit management controls to minimise stock losses
• Manage dormant, obsolete, and overstock processes to optimise working capital
• Analyze stock discrepancies and advise on corrective actions
• Ensure stock movement processes are followed accurately (shop use, RTC, transfers, wastage)
• Print, analyse, and interpret daily/weekly stock reports and in-store reviews
• Confirm stock availability by location for dormant and exit stock
• Report deviations from merchandising standards and controls to management
• Verify stock-related reports and system postings with Store Manager
• Plan and coordinate ad hoc stock counts as needed
• Maintain system integrity and accuracy of stock data
• Coach and develop inventory staff; promote SOP adherence
• Close date: Friday 13th November 2026

Conocimientos

Inventory control

Data analysis

Loss prevention

Stock movements

MS Office

Educación

Grade 12 / Matric / NQF4 equivalent

Herramientas

SAP or similar

Descripción del empleo

Pick n Pay is seeking an Inventory Manager in the Western Cape to implement, monitor, and analyse stock processes. You will safeguard stock integrity, drive cash-flow improvements, and optimize stock holding efficiencies across the store.

You will lead stock counts, analyze variances, and ensure reporting accuracy, while coaching staff and maintaining system integrity to support profitability.