25 Warehouse Inventory jobs in South Africa

SUMMARY :

Our client in the construction industry is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Controller.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that goods received into or sent out from the warehouse are in good condition and match the correct paperwork, ensuring accurate stock records and timely customer deliveries. The role involves managing all transaction activities, documentation of goods and equipment, and stock control.

• Receiving : Extensive experience with Goods Receipt Verification (GRV), product and costing knowledge, Goods Receipt Note (GRN) processing, and handling invoices for incoming shipments (not purchase orders). Receiving is the top priority and essential for this role.
• Inventory Control : Conducting cycle counts, stock counts, and investigating discrepancies and variances.
• Dispatch : Managing outgoing shipments, creating waybills, packing lists, commercial invoices, and quotes (for export).

An established company is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Controller to manage the receipt, storage, movement, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse in Centurion Gauteng,

The role ensures that stock is accurately recorded, properly maintained, and delivered to customers on a right-first-time basis. The Inventory Controller will manage all transactional activities, documentation, and stock control, while assisting with operational efficiency and quality standards.

responsibilities

• Oversee storage and movement of stock in the warehouse, ensuring proper categorization and organization.
• Maintain stock bins and locations in cooperation with segment managers, including segment separation, demo stock, and RMA’s.
• Control and account for stock movements (inbound and outbound), including off-loading, verification, GRV capture, invoicing, and shelving.
• Prepare and manage dispatches: verify invoices, package goods, prepare waybills, and arrange cost-effective deliveries.
• Conduct quarterly stock takes and cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and report findings to accounting/finance.
• Support over-the-counter sales in cooperation with sales coordinators.
• Uphold strict access control within the warehouse.
• Maintain accurate stock records and assist Warehouse Manager with MIS reporting.
• Ensure proper warehouse housekeeping to maintain safety, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain professional customer service, following up on deliveries and internal stock processes

Requirements

• Matric certificate required.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Warehousing Operations strongly recommended.
• 3–5 years’ experience in warehouse, inventory, or stock control roles.
• Familiarity with stock management systems, such as Granite WMS, Sage 300, and Accpac.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of stock management best practices and products kept in stock.
• Ability to liaise effectively with customers and work collaboratively in a team.

How to Apply:

• Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Mischa Bornman at or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV to:
• We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise

Responsible for ensuring that goods received into or sent out from the Warehouse are in good condition and correspond with the correct paperwork to ensure accurate stocks/records are held and customer deliveries are dispatched on a right first-time basis. Managing all the functions of transaction activities, documentation of goods and equipment and stock control.

1. Receiving: In depth GRV'ing exp - products and costing knowledge; GRNing; processing invoices for incoming shipments - not purchase orders. Receiving is top priority and essential for this role.
2. Inventory control cycle counts ; stock counts; discrepancy and variance investigations.
3. Dispatch Out going shipments; Waybill creation, packing lists, commercial invoice, and quotes (for export).

Overview

Specialising in premium pet foods and accessories, Absolute Pets is the leading pet retailer in South Africa with over 180 stores across the country.

Our team of experts is looking for passionate and driven Warehouse Supervisor (Inventory department) to join the Absolute Pets team at our Cape Town Warehouse in Marconi Beam .

• Conduct daily stock counts and investigate variances. Plan, organise, lead and control the warehouse inventory processes and the warehouse team to ensure a high standard of stock accuracy and process adherence.
• Daily check and clean-up of all locations in Ador that hold stock during warehouse processes – Detailed reporting to management highlighting any risks and potential financial losses.
• Constant and consistent communication on system misalignment – Differences between Ador and IQ. This needs to be highlighted and communicated to warehouse manager and IQ support.
• Ensure damages are reported daily and investigate root cause – Address the root causes of damages with warehouse manager and the warehouse team.
• Minimize and report on obsolete/redundant stock to maximize working capital.
• Ensure housekeeping is maintained at a high standard.
• Manage control measures to ensure errors, discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved.
• Ensure a 95% bin accuracy – Weekly bin verifications and reports to management.
• Manage weekly cyclical stock counts and investigate variances – Provide accurate reports to management for review.
• Prepare the warehouse for semi-annual stock counts.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met daily – Daily department handovers and regular updates as agreed with the warehouse manager.
• Conduct root cause analysis on variances – Provide clear and concise reports to validate variances.
• Manage bin locations and ensure stock replenished on a timely basis.
• Manage rotation on FIFO principle and ensure no stock expiries.
• Report short, dated stock monthly.
• Manage inbound stock process.
• Manage checking of stock and ensure stock is received accurately.
• Ensure goods received vouchers submitted in a timely manner.
• Ensure receiving documents (invoice, credit notes) are submitted, filed and maintained.
• Following up on any outstanding documents especially credit notes with Finance and Commercial Departments.
• Check that receipted stock has been captured accurately.
• Ensure stock receiving register is updated daily.
• Ensure incoming goods are GRV’d and put away with 24 hours.

Overview

A leading technology solutions provider in the geospatial and engineering sector is seeking a skilled Warehouse and Inventory Controller to join their team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth warehouse operations, accurate stock control, and effective inventory management to support business objectives.

• Proven experience as a Warehouse or Inventory Controller, preferably in a technical or distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes, inventory control systems, and supply chain best practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field will be advantageous.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to the provided address or visit the company website. Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Chanel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy; if not suitable, we will keep your CV on file for future vacancies.

• Warehouse and Inventory Controller

Listing reference: click_

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 14 December 2024

Industry: Pharmaceutical Sector

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

We are looking to recruit a permanent Warehouse Supervisor (Inventory) to work for United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD) Durban. The role will be based at the Bloemfontein branch and will report to the Operations Manager (Outbound).

Job Purpose:

• Responsible for the effective and accurate management and control of inventory within the warehouse ensuring good Wholesale & Distribution Practice is applied.

Job Objectives:

• Adherence to compliance, SOP's and company policies (SHEQ, QA)
• Productivity management - Capacity management, order processing cycle time, manning utilization, unplanned downtime
• Equipment up-time and maintenance - Asset inspections and reports are performed as required
• Reporting on daily performance and Order status
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly management reports
• Attainment of daily operational targets
• Order processing within required turnaround times. (Transfers and sales orders)
• Conduct and supervise cycle counting and bin check process
• Return stock to vendor / claims generated by operations
• Management of quality and output levels
• Performance management of staff, staff training and discipline
• Set targets and deadlines for direct reports
• Control and resolution of order disputes / claims internally and externally
• Manage staff compliment for overtime when required

Job related knowledge and skills:

• Computer skills on MS Office (Word and Excel Level 3)
• Product knowledge
• Financial understanding - budget.
• Communicate effectively at all levels
• Strong planning and coordinating skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure / time deadlines
• Honesty and integrity
• Ability to work on excel reports and drive efficiencies

Experience and Education:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications (Advantageous)
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a Pharmaceutical/ Distribution & Wholesale/ FMCG/ Supply Chain & Logistic environment (Essential)
• 2 Years’ experience in dealing with supplier returns, with keen understanding of supplier policies
• 1-2 years supervisory/people management experience

Overview

Astral, a leading South African integrated poultry producer, has an opportunity for a Stock Controller Administrator at the County Fair business unit in the Western Cape.

The purpose of this position is to provide assistance of the overall day to day stock control administrative processes in the New Market Cold Store (NMCS).

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• A tertiary qualification in stock management, logistics, warehousing or supply chain will be a great advantage

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in assisting with stock control administrative and operational processes
• Experience in FMCG / Cold storage environment is essential

• Effective assistance in stock control of finished product within NMCS
• Assisting in controlling returned products and initiating the credit process
• Assisting the Stock Controller and Cold Store Supervisors in arranging stock movements to and from outside storage facilities
• Assisting with weekly and monthly stock takes of the entire NMCS facility and outside storage facilities
• Ensure proper housekeeping is maintained and arranging repairs on racking as required
• Assist in weekly and monthly cycle counts as per cycle count procedures. Ensure all cycle count documentation and reports printed and signed off. All discrepancies to be reported to Senior Stock Controller.
• Ensuring correct stock rotation according to expiry dates and keeping Stock Controller alerted on any movements of which they are not aware

• Good understanding of warehouse operations activities, material handling equipment, warehouse systems and pallet management software.
• Microsoft Office (MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel)
• Vantage Mobile logistics planning system
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Honest, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be numerate and literate (apply mathematics calculations)
• Able to communicate well in both English and Afrikaans languages
• Must be honest, self-driven, responsible and able to use own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and swift resolving of queries
• Basic understanding of the 20 Keys concept is essential;
• Must be able to work independently and cope well under pressure;
• It is essential that the successful candidate be self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport

Listing reference: click_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 20 October 2024

Industry: Pharmaceutical Sector

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

We are looking to recruit a permanent Warehouse Supervisor for the Inventory department to work for United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD). The role will be based at the UPD Cape Port Elizabeth branch and will report to the Branch Manager.

Job Purpose:

• Responsible for the effective and accurate management and control of inventory within the warehouse ensuring good Wholesale & Distribution Practice is applied.

• Adherence to compliance, SOP's and company policies (SHEQ, QA)
• Productivity management - Capacity management, order processing cycle time, manning utilization, unplanned downtime
• Equipment up-time and maintenance - Asset inspections and reports are performed as required
• Reporting on daily performance and Order status
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly management reports
• Attainment of daily operational targets
• Order processing within required turnaround times (Transfers and sales orders)
• Conduct and supervise cycle counting and bin check process
• Return stock to vendor / claims generated by operations
• Management of quality and output levels
• Performance management of staff, staff training and discipline
• Set targets and deadlines for direct reports
• Assistance of stock counts within PDC Wholesale and Distribution
• Control and resolution of order disputes / claims internally and externally
• Manage staff compliment for overtime when required

• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications (Advantageous)
• 3 - 5 years experience in a Pharmaceutical/ Distribution & Wholesale/ FMCG/ Supply Chain & Logistic environment (Essential)
• 2 years experience in dealing with supplier returns, with keen understanding of supplier policies and also proven experience in the inventory department
• 1-2 years supervisory/people management experience
• SAP and KNAPP experience will be advantageous

• WMS/ERP systems knowledge
• Computer skills on MS Office (Word and Excel)
• Product knowledge
• Financial understanding - budget
• Communicate effectively at all levels
• Strong planning and coordinating skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure / time deadlines
• Honesty and integrity
• Ability to work on excel reports and drive efficiencies