DC Inventory Manager - Johannesburg,

Position : DC Inventory Manager

Location : Johannesburg, South Africa (Onsite)

Industry : Direct Selling / FMCG / Distribution

Salary : R45 000 per month

A dynamic and experienced DC Inventory Manager is sought to oversee and manage inventory control processes within a fast‑paced warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, strategic thinking capabilities, and a hands‑on approach to ensuring inventory accuracy, warehouse optimisation, and process improvement.

This role involves leading inventory operations, enhancing supply chain performance, and managing a team to meet organisational goals efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and enforce movement procedures.
• Conduct daily cyclical and perpetual inventory counts.
• Investigate and resolve stock variances and discrepancies.
• Optimise stock slotting based on movement categories.
• Oversee warehouse slot utilisation and maximise space efficiency.
• Manage slow‑moving and underperforming stock items.
• Monitor and balance picking volumes across warehouse zones.
• Ensure accurate order fulfilment and address picking errors.
• Oversee receiving processes and ensure supplier deliveries are correctly processed.
• Manage Total Product Management (TPM) including expiry tracking and damage prevention.
• Coordinate the Annual Financial Stocktake and manage related processes.
• Compile and analyse daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports.
• Track shrinkage and discrepancies.
• Provide real‑time inventory movement and productivity data.
• Maintain audit trails and ensure compliance documentation is accurate.
• Deliver reports on key performance indicators and stock readiness.
• Lead, train, and develop the Inventory Team.
• Implement performance management and staff development plans.
• Monitor and enforce productivity targets.
• Address performance concerns promptly and effectively.
• Apply best practices in inventory and warehouse management.
• Conduct regular safety audits and ensure OHS compliance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organised warehouse.
• Ensure accurate onboarding of suppliers and maintenance of master data.
• Confirm all items are barcoded and correctly registered in systems.
• Maintain up‑to‑date stock attributes and dimensions.

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