Inventory Manager

Centurion
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Warehousing Logistics
Reference: 2360673

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Career Circuit

The Inventory Manager is responsible for ensuring accurate inventory control, stock management, replenishment, and warehouse inventory processes within the Distribution Centre environment. The role focuses on maintaining stock accuracy, managing inventory operations, overseeing warehouse compliance, controlling inventory-related costs, and leading inventory teams to ensure operational efficiency and service delivery across the client base.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage inventory control, replenishment, and stock accuracy within the warehouse
Ensure all stock is correctly labelled, stored, replenished, and rotated according to operational procedures
Monitor stock movements, stock adjustments, and inventory transactions within the warehouse management system
Manage stock counts, investigate variances, and ensure inventory discrepancies are resolved timeously
Oversee supplier returns, damaged stock, expired stock, and non-conforming inventory processes
Ensure accurate reconciliation of stock and inventory reporting
Maintain warehouse inventory master data and system integrity
Monitor inventory department expenditure and assist with budget control
Investigate inventory-related cost overruns and implement corrective measures
Ensure compliance with warehouse quality standards, operational procedures, and audit requirements
Lead and manage inventory staff, including performance management, coaching, training, and development
Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding inventory operations
Ensure health and safety compliance within inventory operations and warehouse activities
Coordinate preventative maintenance and asset management related to warehouse equipment and facilities
Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly inventory and operational reports
Participate in operational planning and management meetings
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within inventory and warehouse processes
Ensure operational risks, stock losses, and compliance matters are effectively managed

Candidate Requirements

Requirements:

Grade 12 (Matric) with Higher Grade Mathematics
Relevant tertiary qualification in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in inventory management within warehousing or distribution environments
Minimum 5 years’ stock management experience
Minimum 5 years’ people management experience
Strong knowledge of warehouse inventory flow and stock control processes
Experience working within warehousing, distribution, QSR, or FMCG industries
Strong understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong leadership and team management abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Knowledge of health and safety and warehouse compliance requirements

Skills & Competencies:

Inventory management
Warehouse operations
Budget and cost control
Reporting and analysis
Planning and organisation
Leadership and people management
Communication and stakeholder management
Problem-solving and decision-making
Time management
Attention to detail
Results-driven approach

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About Career Circuit

Career Circuit is a truly South African, privately owned Human Capital Recruitment and Management Services company, established in 2010. With cumulatively in excess of 50 years’ Human Capital Recruitment and Management experience, we partner with Candidates, Clients, Strategic Industry Partners and Subject Specialists to facilitate successful professional business partnerships. As specialist “generalists” in our approach, we offer end-to-end Human Capital solutions.

Being an equal opportunity employer, our Career Circuit Team is a truly unique blend of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, who share a common passion - to maximise every possible opportunity to facilitate a positive difference in someone’s life. Suitably qualified and experienced, we are sensitive to the ever-changing business environment and pride ourselves in offering professional, dynamic, personalised and tailor-made solutions to our valued Business Partners.