24 Inventory Positions jobs in Cape Town

Overview

Clicks Montague Gardens DC is on the hunt for an exceptional Inventory Clerks to support the Inventory department by administering stock movements and stock adjustments within a specific section to ensure that physical stock within the DC balances with stock on the system, thus ensuring accurate stockholding to meet customer and scorecard requirements.

To coordinate and maintain stock movement and balances in the section to ensure accuracy of stock. To accept joint responsibility for scratches and adjustments to minimize shrinkage. To ensure efficient and accurate auditing of stock and processes as per sectional scorecard to ensure compliance. To liaise effectively with internal partners to ensure the smooth running of the section to meet DC requirements. To investigate deviations between physical and system stock to report and rectify where necessary. To adhere to statutory health and safety requirements, housekeeping standards, and all other internal policies to ensure compliance. To provide support to the picking team by ensuring that the required stock is in the slots to meet infill targets. Ensure investigations of all the high adjustments are completed within required time frame. Ensure receiving Corrections are actioned accordingly. Ensure DC to DC transfers are actioned accordingly. Plan and adhere to the PERP and Wall to Wall stocktake Schedule. To ensure that slot maintenance is done daily and investigations of Scratches. Feedback daily to the Supervisor on issues and assist in getting to solutions. Make clear your expectations to your subordinates and hold them accountable. Identify risks and discuss with the Management on how to eliminate the risks within the DC. To adhere to statutory health and safety requirements, housekeeping standards, and all other internal policies to ensure compliance. Verify accuracy and comprehensiveness of information received and ensure that all Inventory reports are actioned daily. Monitor accurate counting of stock by the counters and investigate discrepancies. Liaise with Risk Control Department on adjustments actioned and give recommendations. Liaise with inter departmental and Head office regarding queries/concerns. Ensuring that daily audits are done on received pallets in receiving and that feedback is given to the Receiving DPM immediately. Adhere to systems and procedures to minimize shrinkage. To effectively investigate and monitorslot accuracy, ensuring that we are within the required targets.

• Essential: Matric
• SCM supply chain management system

• Desirable: General warehouse inventory experience
• Desirable: General understanding of stock flow in a warehouse
• Desirable: Basic materials handling knowledge

• Essential: Basic Numeracy & Literacy
• Essential: Communication- written and verbal
• Essential: Problem solving skills
• Essential: Conflict resolution and management of conflict skills
• Essential: Attention to detail
• Essential: Able to work independently/ team player
• Essential: PC literacy (MS Office)
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

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Our client, in the retail industry, requires the service of an Inventory Planner to manage the Supply Chain by optimizing inventory mix in the DC through effective management of key supplier accounts and product ranges. The Inventory Planner will also facilitate all products through the supply chain until on the shelf.

Key performance areas:

• System coordination of supplier accounts to optimize most profitable ordering patterns/frequency
• Item parameter setting and data analysis to enable optimal forecasting results
• Place supplier purchase orders to ensure achievement of inventory and service
• Promotional planning and replenishment
• Project Management
• Data analysis and reporting

The successful candidate must have:

• Matric with a degree in Supply Chain or relevant qualification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in supply chain
• Excellent product knowledge
• Excellent Computer Literacy (MS Office - Especially Excel - Pivot Tables)
• SAP Knowledge will be advantageous
• Must have excellent communication skills (written & verbal)

Salary to be discussed at interview stage

To manage the TRADE and NON-TRADE system integrity and financial stock, including movement reporting.

1. Accountable for resolving non-trade stock queries with relevant stakeholders (Non-Trade Payables, Procurement, RED, Gift Card, Head Office Facilities such as Stationery, Dining Room, Hairdresser, ITS, and Special Occasions).
2. Understand end-to-end technical processes for non-trade stock.
3. Communicate with BUFMs regarding non-trade stock and gross profit inventory adjustments.
4. Reconcile Non-Trade stock balance sheet accounts (RED, Gift Card, Head Office Facilities, stock accruals).
5. Operational and financial responsibility for Non-Trade stocktakes of warehouses, including capturing, approval, and reporting.
6. Reconcile stock ledger with records at outsourced stock locations.
7. Ensure manufacturer charges are accurate and adjusted against stock.
8. Accurately cost RED imported Non-trade stock, including additional charges like freight and duty.
9. Process miscellaneous transactions such as receipt and issuance of stock per BU requests.
10. Maintain records of all gift cards issued to stores, head office, and external corporates.
11. Process monthly billing related to gift card stock issued and service charges (courier, management fees).
12. Reconcile gift card stock ledger with records at Crossgate and ensure manufacturer charges are accurate.
13. Manage first receipt of Red Imported Non-Trade stock and coordinate with Finance Imports Team for payments.
14. Calculate costing profit/loss and file RED shipment documentation.
15. Meet with stakeholders for shipment closure.
16. Reconcile WIP Special Occasions account and process adjustments for billing recovery from suppliers.
17. Ensure non-trade stock is properly aged for provisions.
18. Contribute to finance policies, principles, and procedures.
19. Train stakeholders to understand finance requirements across departments for non-trade.
20. Work with Business Systems Analyst to communicate business requirements for system development.
21. Assist in analyzing process changes, risks, and communication needs.
22. Report on status, issues, and risks.
23. Reconcile Division 5 stock clearing and control accounts and compile stock rollforwards.
24. Liaise with auditors.

• Understand and apply IFRS and financial accounting principles.
• Proficient in handling complex finance IT systems and large transaction volumes.
• Apply accounting knowledge to identify financial risks and exposures.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with reporting tools such as Oracle, QlikView, Cognos.
• Numeric proficiency.
• Minimum 1 year of reconciliation experience.

• B. Comm. (Accounting) or BTech (3-year).
• 2-3 years of experience in accounting or finance environment.

• Problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to high-quality standards.
• Accurate work with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

We are looking to recruit an Inventory Manager to work within our Group Finance department. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Group Financial Reporting Manager.

To ensure accurate valuation and reporting on all inventory within the Retail Brands in accordance with IFRS and Group Requirements.

Job Objectives:

1. To ensure that the Inventory Department reports according to set deadlines.
2. To ensure the accurate valuation of Inventory for all retail brands in accordance with IFRS.
3. To ensure the accurate valuation of Shrinkage for all retail brands in accordance with IFRS.
4. To performance manage and develop staff within the Inventory Team.
5. To provide Inventory specific financial information as required by the retail brands.
6. To ensure the accurate reporting of Cellular Transactions for all retail brands in accordance with IFRS.
7. Provide coaching and mentorship for future development of team members.
8. Deciding and Initiating Action.
9. Leading and Supervising.
10. Adhering to Principles and Values.
11. Analysing.
12. Planning and Organising.
13. Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
14. Following Instructions and Procedures.
15. Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking.

1. B.Com Accounting Degree with Major Subjects Accounting 3 (essential).
2. B.Com Honours in Related Subjects (desirable).
3. 1 to 3 Years Accountant with Inventory Management experience (essential).
4. Exposure to retail operations and stock movement (desirable).
5. Material management integration with reporting (desirable).
6. SAP MMS integration understanding (desirable).

1. Knowledge of Group Accounting Methodology and Principles.
2. Knowledge of Inventory Accounting.
3. Knowledge of IFRS.
4. Knowledge of Staff Development Principles.
5. Knowledge of Perpetual and Periodic Stock Valuation System.
6. Knowledge of Operational Inventory movement and methodologies.
7. Knowledge of Performance Management Principles.

1. Communication and report writing skills.
2. Analysing and diagnosing skills.
3. Negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Specialising in premium pet foods and accessories, Absolute Pets is the leading pet retailer in South Africa with over 170 stores across the country.

Our team of experts is looking for a passionate and driven Inventory Controller to join the Absolute Pets team at our Cape Town Warehouse in Marconi Beam for a maternity cover contract.

If you want to join our team, here are some key responsibilities:

1. Conduct daily stock counts and investigate variances. Plan, organise, lead, and control warehouse inventory processes and the warehouse team to ensure high stock accuracy and process adherence.
2. Perform daily checks and clean-up of all locations in Ador that hold stock during warehouse processes. Provide detailed reports to management highlighting any risks and potential financial losses.
3. Maintain constant communication regarding system misalignments between Ador and IQ. Highlight and communicate discrepancies to the warehouse manager and IQ support.
4. Ensure damages are reported daily and investigate root causes. Address root causes of damages with the warehouse manager and team.
5. Minimize and report obsolete/redundant stock to maximise working capital.
6. Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
7. Manage control measures to highlight, address, and resolve errors and discrepancies.
8. Achieve 95% bin accuracy through weekly verifications and reporting to management.
9. Manage weekly cyclical stock counts, investigate variances, and provide accurate reports for review.
10. Prepare the warehouse for semi-annual stock counts.
11. Ensure reporting deadlines are met daily with regular updates and handovers as agreed with the warehouse manager.
12. Conduct root cause analysis on variances and provide clear reports to validate discrepancies.
13. Manage bin locations and ensure timely stock replenishment.
14. Implement FIFO rotation to prevent stock expiries.
15. Report short or dated stock monthly.
16. Manage inbound stock processes, ensuring accurate receipt and documentation.
17. Ensure goods received vouchers, invoices, and credit notes are submitted, filed, and maintained.
18. Follow up on outstanding documents with Finance and Commercial Departments.
19. Verify that receipted stock has been accurately captured.
20. Update the stock receiving register daily.
21. Ensure incoming goods are GRV’d and put away within 24 hours.