Are you solutions driven? Would you like to be part of one of the most exciting billion rand industries in South Africa? Our client distributes to one of the most exciting billion rand industries and has five of South Africa’s top retailers as their clients. This dynamic company run orders on a weekly basis for 23 different stores. Be in an essential position in implementing, and monitoring procedures to ensure that the proper inventory is in all warehouse locations. The position will assist management in the development and implementation of a formal program to audit all areas related to inventory movement for integrity and accuracy. This individual will assist branch warehouses with their inventory control procedures and assist with daily stock checks. Check and maintain stock codes and update correct prices at all time. Reach your full potential while gaining valuable experience.



Qualification:

Matric essential

Diploma / Certificate Financial Qualification advantageous



Skills & Experience:

3+ years in a Credit Controller role, ideally in a retail or manufacturing environment

Inventory control (both local and international)

Good planning and organizing skills

Strong and clear communicator

Client liaison – good emotional intelligence to gauge a situation

Must be meticulous and accurate

Perform daily / weekly / monthly inventory analysis and to avoid low stock and overstock

Develop inventory plan to ensure smooth product flow

Report product issues to marketing team for immediate resolution.

Maintain appropriate stock level according to seasonal promotions and ads

Place product orders on timely manner and track open purchase orders

Plan and complete the assigned tasks within the deadlines

Work with Brand Manager to maximize sales and reduce overstocks

Manage inventory adjustments and transfers

Analyse root causes of inventory issues and provide resolutions

Communicate complex inventory problems to Manager promptly

Generate and maintain daily / monthly / weekly reports on inventory levels

Review inventory activities and recommend improvements

Assist in inventory risk assessment and mitigation activities



Job Description:

Develop, implement, and monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions to assure that they are accurate and timely.

Co-ordinate a cycle count program in a perpetual inventory environment.

Co-ordinate the cycle count progress and results to identify necessary recounts and processes to be monitored and provide regular reports on the results.

Perform thorough research and document inventory discrepancies using all available resources to identify root causes and supply possible solutions.

Work with key personnel to effectively implement process improvements to operational procedures in an effort to proactively optimize overall location and item level accuracy and maintain the highest possible productivity levels.

Co-ordinate the efforts of the cycle counts in an effort to identify and correct discrepancies on items at the location level as needed.

Will monitor warehouse and store transfers for accuracy and cost effectiveness as directed by Management.

Special Order SKU’s.

Trouble shoots all special order problems from time of receipt.

Ensure that the unit of measure “in” is the same as the unit of measure “out”.

Reach your full potential while gaining valuable experience.