Stock & Inventory Manager

URGENT: Stock & Inventory Manager
We are urgently seeking a highly analytical, disciplined, and process-driven Stock and Inventory Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in operational excellence, stock accuracy, and continuous process improvement.

This role is responsible for the strategic and operational management of all inventory across the branch/warehouse, ensuring stock integrity, efficient warehouse operations, and strong team performance.

• Oversee the daily operations of the stock control department while assisting with warehouse and operational activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate bin allocations and stock locations, monitor bin integrity, and prepare regular inventory and operational reports to support decision-making.
• Oversee work order planning and processing, ensuring stock availability aligns with operational requirements and demand planning.
• Manage cycle counts, sectional counts, and stock takes, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to maintain high inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate inter-branch transfers (IBTs), ensuring accurate requesting, dispatching, receiving, and system processing of stock movements.
• Monitor incoming shipments and back orders, ensuring accurate tracking, communication, and timely resolution of outstanding stock items.
• Ensure correct SKU allocation and barcode accuracy for all products to support traceability and system integrity.
• Oversee the proper handling, storage, and movement of stock to prevent damage, losses, or inaccuracies.
• Support overall warehouse efficiency, ensuring stock is packed away timeously, shelves remain stocked, and operational workflows are maintained.
• Provide inventory support to sales, marketing, and returns processes, ensuring accurate stock availability, allocations, and processing of returned items.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and warehouse operational standards at all times.

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• High integrity and ethical conduct.
• Process-driven and structured thinker.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capability.
• Proficient in warehouse management software, systems, and processes.

• Local SA citizens
• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in inventory and stock control within a wholesale, distribution, or warehouse environment.
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing a team of warehouse staff and activities.
• Experience with ERP systems (Kerridge K8 would be advantageous).

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, structured leader who is passionate about stock accuracy, operational efficiency, and building high-performing warehouse teams.
Only candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted.