Inventory Manager

Headhunters • Other • Johannesburg South, Gauteng, South Africa • 4w ago

Description

Our client in the manufacturing industry is currently looking to employ an experienced Inventory Manager based in the East Rand, Gauteng .
A degree or Tertiary Diploma in Warehousing and Logistics. AND 8 years Stock Management experience secures.

A wonderful career opportunity awaits you!
Requirements:

Matric/Grade 12
Degree or Tertiary Diploma in Warehousing and Logistics.
At least 8 years Stock Management experience.
3 years should be at Management Level.
At least 5 years’ experience in respect of inbound logistics.
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 and action-orientated.
Flexibility.
Planning & Organising.
Relationship building & team orientated.
Effective Negotiator.
Customer Focused.
Resilient.

Key Responsibilities:

Receiving

Reduce Turnaround time of Supplier vehicles - improve weekly scheduling.
Consult 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 an elevated level of stock accuracy amount at all business units.
Collaborate and consult with internal customers.
Ensure compliance with internal SLA by Distribution team.

Continuous Improvement