Inventory Manager - Distribution Centre (Kwazulu Natal)

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Job title : Inventory Manager - Distribution Centre (Kwazulu Natal)

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal,

Deadline : November 29, 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To manage and maintain accurate and reliable inventory both physically and systematically within the Distribution Centre. Ensure compliance to, and where necessary, implement inventory policy and procedures. Maintain operating stock levels and generate monthly inventory reports, cycle counts, audits, and other variance reports and optimise the utilisation of MHE and warehouse storage capacity. Entrenching a performance based culture of continuous improvement and health and safety awareness in line with the Sikhula KunYe Culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinating stock control operations with warehouse staff, as well as the sales and finance departments

Analyzing supply chain data to ensure the uninterrupted availability of stock

Forecasting supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS)

Replenish stocks levels in line with Picking demands

Tracking shipments and coordinating internal stock transfers, as well as resolving delays

Overseeing stock storage processes, including tagging, boxing, and labelling

Maintaining a steady flow of stock from storage to where it is needed and ensuring MHE optimisation is achieved

Performing regular inventory audits and ensuring inventory record accuracy is maintained .

Warehouse capacity management , assisting in forecast supply and demand to manage DC storage capacity to prevent overstocking.

Seasonal reslotting and cycle count plans implemented and achieved .

Give input into the Production and Capacity Planning – space; people, equipment & technology in alignment with projected throughput of volumes

Investigate and highlight stock loss trends and root causes to minimise wastage / shrinkage and to ensure stock losses / adjustments are managed within tolerance .

Requirements

3 year Diploma / Degree in Warehouse Management / Supply Chain / Operations Management

/ - 5 Years Warehouse Experience in a middle / senior management role

Computer Literacy : G-Suite (with Advanced Excel)

Previous exposure to warehouse management systems ( Manhattan Advantageous )

SAP or Oracle experience (advantageous)

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations will be an advantage

Management of TES

Analytical ability

Competencies : Leadership; Planning & organising skills; Problem assessment; ; High regard for quality and detail; Good communication skills; Building and maintaining relationships; Resourcefulness; Passion and Openness

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