CDC INVENTORY MANAGER

Purpose of the Job

Lead the Receiving and Inventory (Inbound) departments to enhance customer service by improving stock accuracy across all business units. Align these operations with the strategic vision of the Company.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Qualifications:

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

Experience

• 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.

Receiving

Major Responsibilities and Key Results Areas

• 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.

Stock Management

• 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.

People Management

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

Financial Management

• 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.

Customer Service

• 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.

Continuous Improvement

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

Client's Values

Live the Client's Values to stay on course toward stated objectives and ensure a culture of passion and performance:

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

Essential Knowledge & Required Skills

• 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.

Attributes

• 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