Warehouse Inventory Manager

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly capable Warehouse Inventory Manager for our distribution hub in Sandton, Gauteng. The role oversees all aspects of inventory control, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and optimal stock levels, while leading the inventory control team and leveraging WMS to drive data-driven decisions.

You will develop and enforce policies, manage cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate with procurement, operations, and sales to maintain seamless stock flow in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in inventory management in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Proven experience leading a dedicated inventory control team.
• In-depth knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory software.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret inventory data and reports.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the inventory control team to ensure accurate and efficient inventory management.
• Develop, implement, and refine inventory control policies and procedures.
• Oversee cycle counting programs and annual physical counts.
• Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, implement preventative actions.
• Optimize stock levels to meet demand while minimizing carrying costs.
• Manage receiving, put-away, storage, and dispatch from an accuracy perspective.
• Utilize WMS to track movements, generate reports, ensure data integrity.
• Implement strategies to reduce shrinkage, damage, and loss.
• Analyze turnover rates and drive efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations and sales for seamless stock flow.

Skills

Inventory management

Team leadership

Data analysis

Stock control

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain/Business

Tools

WMS

Job description

About the Role Our client, a significant entity within the retail logistics sector, is seeking a highly competent Warehouse Inventory Manager for their strategic distribution hub in Sandton, Gauteng. This critical role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of inventory management within the warehouse, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and optimal stock levels. You will lead the inventory control team, implement advanced inventory management systems, and drive strategies to minimize shrinkage and optimize stock turnover. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of inventory control principles, extensive experience with WMS, and strong analytical and leadership skills. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to impact profitability and operational excellence in a key role within the Sandton commercial district.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the inventory control team to ensure accurate and efficient inventory management.
• Develop, implement, and refine inventory control policies and procedures.
• Oversee cycle counting programs and annual physical inventory counts.
• Investigate and resolve all inventory discrepancies, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures.
• Optimize stock levels to meet demand while minimizing carrying costs and obsolescence.
• Manage the receiving, put-away, storage, and dispatch processes from an inventory accuracy perspective.
• Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) to track inventory movements, generate reports, and ensure data integrity.
• Implement strategies to reduce inventory shrinkage, damage, and loss.
• Analyze inventory turnover rates and implement actions to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and sales teams to ensure seamless inventory flow.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory management, preferably in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Proven experience managing a team focused on inventory control.
• In-depth knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory control software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex inventory data.
• Excellent understanding of inventory control principles, stock rotation, and cycle counting.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in the retail or FMCG sector is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Sandton environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Key role with significant impact on business operations.
• Work in a well-established company within Sandton.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.