Inventory Manager

Introduction

The purpose of this position is to ensure optimal stock levels, accurate records, and efficient processes to balance supply and demand, minimize costs, and support business goals. Duties & Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage daily inventory activities, ensuring stock levels are accurately recorded and maintained.
• Develop and execute inventory control procedures to minimize stock discrepancies, losses, and wastage.
• Lead cycle counts, stock audits, and inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory data.
• Implement and maintain inventory tracking systems, ensuring seamless integration with other departments.
• Generate regular reports on inventory levels, turnover rates, and stock performance, providing insights for management decisions.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete stock and collaborate with the marketing teams to take corrective actions.
• Optimize warehouse space and layout to ensure efficient stock storage and easy accessibility while minimizing contamination.
• Develop, mentor, and manage a team within the inventory department, ensuring adherence to procedures and fostering continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance appraisals to review staff performance and identify training needs.
• Implement effective disciplinary and grievance procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in inventory handling and storage processes.
• Oversee the management of inventory-related risks and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Fulfill any other reasonable tasks requested by management.

KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Degree/ National Diploma or Certificate in Logistics Management or related qualification
• 3 years’ experience in inventory management function.
• Computer Literacy competence (SAP-EWM, MS Office)
• High level of stress tolerance, high energy levels and the ability to work under pressure.
• Operational understanding of SPAR warehouse internal business processes and systems would be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and administration skills.
• Must be goal orientated, analytical, and pro-active.
• Ability to manage day to day operational issues and resolve operational problems independently.
• Sound leadership / management skills and a strong customer service orientation.
• Flexibility - prepared to work after hours, weekends, and willingness to multi-task in other functions.
• Ability to develop an open, sincere, and trusting relationship with our retailers as well as suppliers

Desired Experience & Qualification

Education

• National Senior Certificate (Matric) • National Diploma in Logistics Management • National Diploma in Operations Management Skills

• Interpersonal Problem Solving • Team Management • Active Leadership • Inventory Management • SAP EWM • SAP Systems • Customer Service • Effective Written Communication • Communication • Conflict Resolution • Collaboration • Teamwork Language

• English (Fluent)

The Spar Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.