TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

INVENTORY SUPERVISOR

Woodlands Dairy (Pty) (Ltd)

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Inventory Supervisor to manage and control finished goods inventory. The role focuses on inventory accuracy, FIFO compliance, staff supervision, reporting, and supporting warehouse operations through ERP/WMS systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage daily finished goods inventory operations
  • Maintain accurate stock records using ERP/WMS systems
  • Conduct cycle counts, wall-to-wall counts, and variance investigations
  • Supervise inventory and warehouse staff
  • Ensure FIFO compliance and efficient storage practices
  • Support shop floor scanning and inventory-related system issues
  • Compile inventory, KPI, and variance reports
  • Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, ISO, and regulatory standards
Knowledge and Skills
  • Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehousing, Inventory Management, or related field
  • Minimum 5+ years' experiencein inventory or warehouse management, including a supervisory role(FMCG experience preferred)
  • Proven experience working with ERP and/or WMS systems
  • Strong knowledge of inventory control principles
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
  • High attention todetail and accuracy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset

About This Role

Career insights for Stockers and Order Fillers positions

Salary Benchmark
$36,390/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Reading Comprehension
Common Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne SAP S/4HANA Google Docs Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365) Various cloud-based IMS solutions (e.g., NetSuite, Zoho Inventory) Various cloud-based solutions (e.g., TradeGecko, Fishbowl) Various e-commerce and procurement solutions (e.g., Shopify, SAP Ariba)