CDC INVENTORY MANAGER

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Degree or Tertiary Diploma in Warehousing and Logistics.

• At least 8 years of Stock Management experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a Management role.
• At least 5 years of experience in Inbound Logistics.

• Reduce turnaround time for supplier vehicles and improve weekly scheduling.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding quality-related issues.
• Suggest and implement improvements in the receiving process.
• Ensure accurate capturing of received stock on SAP.
• Maintain stock quality at the point of receiving; flag non-compliance.

• Manage stock to improve accuracy.
• Initiate daily perpetual counts.
• Lead and manage monthly counts.
• Investigate and close out findings, reporting on variances daily.
• Authorize stock adjustments.
• Initiate the SAV process and ensure immediate SAV and labeling.
• Improve the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) process for stock rotation.
• Lead efforts to improve batch refills.
• Serve as WMS custodian.
• Reduce out-of-stock scenarios and mitigate stock risk.
• Audit current processes, suggest improvements, and implement initiatives.
• Contribute to the improvement of the CDC OTIF (On Time In Full) percentage.

• Mentor and train subordinates.
• Conduct regular meetings with the team and management.
• Manage the recruitment and training of new inventory employees.

• Report daily, weekly, and monthly on stock variances and adjustments.
• Reduce stock write-offs.
• Ensure all MIGO transactions related to daily receiving are completed.
• Oversee the APDP process and ensure compliance.

• Enhance customer service by maintaining high stock accuracy across all business units.
• Collaborate with and provide support to internal customers.
• Ensure compliance with internal SLA by the Distribution team.

• Initiate continuous improvement initiatives to enhance stock management and accuracy.
• Improve receiving and inventory processes.

• Honesty and Integrity
• Mutual Respect, Trust, and Dignity
• Openness and Transparency
• Participation, Cooperation, and Teamwork
• Performance and Accountability
• Passion and Commitment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional image and demeanor.
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite & SAP).
• Proven track record of managing people.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Data analysis proficiency.

• Proactive and action-oriented.
• Flexibility.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Relationship building and team-oriented.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Customer Focused.
• Resilient

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