28 Warehouse Inventory jobs in South Africa

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.

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).

We're looking for a reliable, hard-working person who can take charge of our warehouse while also rolling up their sleeves to get the job done. This role combines managing the warehouse, driving, operating a forklift, and keeping track of stock.

What you'll do:

• Run the day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Load, unload, and move goods with a forklift.
• Drive company vehicles to make deliveries and collections.
• Keep track of stock levels, do counts, and update records.
• Make sure the warehouse stays clean, safe, and organized.

What we need from you:

• Valid forklift license.
• Valid driver's license (Code 08).
• Previous warehouse experience (management/supervisory experience a bonus).
• Good with organizing and keeping accurate records.
• Physically fit and willing to do manual work.
• Punctual, dependable, and able to work without constant supervision.
• References

What we offer
:

• Competitive pay.
• Steady, full-time work.
• A chance to take responsibility and grow in the role.
• Supportive team environment.

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.

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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

Hesper Engineering a division of SGM Technical is looking to secure the permanent services of a Stock Control Coordinator to join our team in Cape Town. With the storeman reporting into this position this position will be responsible for accurately capturing and updating stock movement data and General Ledger (GL) entries for multiple store locations ensuring that the required stock levels are maintained and that service delivery is cost-effective timeous and efficient. This role is essential to ensuring the integrity of inventory records and financial reporting.

• Manage inventory stock levels and supplier orders.
• Capture and process daily stock transactions including stock in / out transfers adjustments and returns.
• Input General Ledger (GL) entries accurately in the financial system ensuring proper coding and categorization.
• Reconcile captured data with physical stock counts supplier invoices and system reports.
• Prepare monthly reports related to inventory movement and financial entries providing accurate financial stock level reporting.
• Ensure that all data entries comply with internal controls accounting standards and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with foreman managers and vendors for product availability.
• Coordinate with storemen foremen finance team and procurement to resolve discrepancies in stock or financial data.
• Monitoring of rental equipment.
• Maintain records of sales expenses and store performance reports.
• Maintain and update filing systems both electronic and manual ensuring all documentation is accurate and accessible.
• Manage and control inter branch invoicing within the group.
• Participate in periodic stocktakes and audits as required.
• Handle customer inquiries complaints and escalations.

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• A diploma or certificate in Accounting or Finance related.
• Inventory related qualifications will be advantageous.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in record keeping in an inventory-based environment.
• Able to implement and sustain procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting / inventory software.
• High level of accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Ability to manage a department.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Trustworthy with confidential and sensitive information.

Applicants who are interested in applying and meet the minimum requirements as per the above please send your CV to the HR Department on email :

Please state the name of the position and division as a reference on your application.

Application date closes Friday 05 September 2025

Please note that the position is open to internal and external candidates. Due consideration will be given to the companys employment equity targets internal recruitment policies and the employment equity plans.

Required Experience :

• Client Server, MAC, Inventory Control, Actuarial, Drafting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1