Inventory Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• 2–3 years’ experience in inventory control or stock management role
• Strong understanding of stock counts, stock movements and loss prevention processes
• Experience working with retail systems and reporting tools (e.g. SAP or similar)
• Proven ability to analyse data and identify root causes of stock variances
• Computer literate (MS Office)

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Control & Risk Management

• Execute the full stock count plan, including National, Divisional, and Ad Hoc counts
• Ensure effective exit management controls to minimise stock losses
• Manage Dormant, Obsolete, and Overstock processes to optimise working capital
• Analyse stock discrepancies and posting variances and advise Store Management on corrective actions
• Ensure all stock movement processes are followed accurately, including Shop Use, Reduce-to-Clear (RTC), Inter-department Transfers, Inter-branch Transfers, and Waste

Merchandising & Stock Availability

• Print, analyse, and interpret daily and weekly stock reports, including In-store Category Reviews (Dormant – weekly), Negative Stock, and On-Shelf Availability
• Confirm stock availability by location for Dormant, Obsolete, and Exit stock
• Identify and report deviations from merchandising standards and administrative controls to FAM, Fresh Foods, and/or Store Manager
• Report non-compliance with inventory movement processes and ensure corrective action is taken

Systems, Reporting & Administration

• Verify stock-related reports and system postings with the Store Manager
• Analyse and investigate all operational stock and movement reports
• Plan and coordinate ad hoc stock counts in response to store or operational needs
• Maintain system integrity and ensure accuracy of stock data at all times
• Complete and manage the Stock Availability Programme on a daily and weekly basis

People Management & Development

• Coach, supervise, and support inventory and departmental staff on stock control processes
• Build inventory discipline across the store through training and regular feedback
• Promote accountability and adherence to SOPs

Closing Date: 14 February 2026