Inventory Manager

Reporting to the CDC Manager PURPOSE OF THE JOB Lead the receiving and inventory (Inbound) departments to contribute positively to improve the customer service, by improving the stock accuracy across all business units and ensure alignment with the strategic vision of the Company. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESULTS AREAS Receiving Reduce Turnaround time of Supplier vehicles - improve weekly scheduling. Liaise with suppliers regarding quality related issues. Suggest improvements in receiving process. Ensuring what is received is correctly captured on SAP. Ensure stock quality is adhered to at point of receiving, flag non -compliance. Stock Management Manage stock to improve stock accuracy. Initiate perpetual counts daily. Manage and Lead Monthly counts. Investigate and close out findings. Report on findings and variances daily. Initiate and authorise stock adjustments. Initiate SAV process and make sure the SAV and Labelling are done immediately. Improve the stock rotation (FIFO) process. Lead team to improve batch refills. WMS custodian. Reduce out- of- stock scenarios. Mitigate stock Risk. Audit current processes and suggest improvement and implement initiatives. Contribute to the improvement of the CDC OTIF percentage. People Management Mentor and train subordinates. Regular meetings with team and Management. Manages the recruitment and training of new inventory employees. Financial Management Report daily, weekly and monthly on stock variance and adjustments. Reduce stock write offs. All Migo's done relating to daily receiving. Oversee the APDP process and compliance. Customer Service Contribute positively to improve our customer service by maintaining a high level of stock accuracy amount at all business units. Collaborate and liaise with internal customers. Ensure compliance with internal SLA by Distribution team. Continuous Improvement Initiate continuous improvement initiatives to improve stock management and accuracy. Improve Receiving and Inventory processes. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Educational Qualifications Matric / Grade 12. Degree or Tertiary Diploma in Warehousing and Logistics Experience At least 8 years Stock Management experience. 3 years should be at Management Level At least 5 years experience in respect of inbound logistics ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & REQUIRED SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills Portray professional image Computer literacy (MS Office Suite & SAP) Proven track record of managing people Negotiation skills. Problem Solving and Analytical skills Data Analysis ATTRIBUTES Proactive. Action-oriented. Flexibility. Planning and organising. Relationship Building and Team oriented. Effective negotiator Strong attention to skills Customer Focused. Resilient

Location: Ekurhuleni, ZA

Posted Date: 9/19/2024