At our AVI Limited, we believe in collaboration and innovation to drive exceptional results. Our Shared Services departments—spanning IT, Finance, HR, Logistics, Digital, Marketing, and Field Marketing — are essential to the growth of our industry-leading brands. We foster a high-performance culture where teamwork, accountability, and creative problem-solving are celebrated.

At AVI Logistics Support Services Divisions, we ensure our products reach the right place, at the right time, and in perfect condition. We manage the efficient movement of goods across supply chains, covering everything from warehousing to transportation and distribution. With a strong focus on optimisation and sustainability, we play a vital role in delivering value to our customers.                                                                                 
Shape the Future with Us! A rewarding opportunity awaits a skilled Reverse Logistics and Inventory Manager. The successful incumbent will be required to lead and optimize all inventory and reverse logistics operations at Isando DC by ensuring end-to-end stock accuracy, governance compliance and financial integrity. The role is accountable for managing debriefing and returns processes, safeguarding inventory controls, minimizing losses and risk exposure, and driving operational excellence through effective team leadership, SAP governance and cross-functional alignment to protect business profitability and service levels.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Senior DC Manager
• Direct Reports: + 25

Key Areas of Impact:

People Management

• Select, assign, lead and manage people
• Train, mentor and coach subordinates
• Manage employee performance
• Maintain employee relations

Reporting

• Completion of daily stock returns reports
• Reconciliation of third-party accounts and queries
• Review of weekly returns reports for shorts/overs
• Monthly review report for Reverse Logistics department
• Daily ERP system health checks to be done and corrective action taken where necessary
• Age reports compiled and issued weekly for all divisions
• Daily, weekly and monthly Inventory Management reports

Cost control

• Departmental costs managed daily
• AR queries resolved timeously
• Manage departmental overtime
• Trending of stock adjustments and damages

Process control

• Monitor all debrief activities
• Ensure operation aligned to approved SOP’s
• Mitigate risk associated from Department to the business.
• Cycle counts done daily and full system pick face count Sundays
• Stock count monthly or as per agreed schedule
• Manage and reconcile stock disposal process
• Manage and review of Inventory & Reverse Logistics departmental approved SOP’s annually or as and when changes required.
• Schedule pick face relays quarterly.
• Schedule quarterly mock stock recalls

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar reverse logistics, debriefing or stock control role.
• Minimum 5 years’ SAP experience (SAP R/3, WM, IM)
  
• Knowledge of financial processes
• Vehicle monitoring applications (Mix Telematics, DRM etc.)
• Computer literacy - MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

 Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Grade 12 (Matric) essential
• Degree / Diploma in Logistics Management is advantageous
  

• Overtime work might be required from time to time
• Stock count attendance is not negotiable
• Extensive knowledge of SAP WM and IM

Take the Next Step with Us

At the heart of our AVI Shared Services Divisions is a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work with talented professionals across multiple disciplines, allowing you to grow professionally. If you are passionate about making an impact, solving complex problems, and collaborating with others to drive excellence, this is the place for you.