Inventory Controller

• Total control of inventory of a Client warehouse.
• Manage Inventory and warehouse operations to meet contractual performance levels.
• Implement controls and procedures to realise a 99.5% stock accuracy.
• Optimise space usage within the facility.
• Ensure that inventory is stored using best practise approach and minimise damages.
• Manage and control customer and audited stock takes.
• Conduct daily and weekly cycle counts and produce accuracy reports on a daily or weekly basis.
• Co-ordinate operational functions related to inventory: Inbound, Outbound, Queries, Service Failures, New Policies & Procedures, and Performance Analysis & Reporting.
• Customer Liaison: Incident Notification and Procedures.
• Ensure Integrity and accuracy of the warehouse management system.
• Risk Control: Security, Losses, Damages & Claims (procedures & reports)
• HR Issues:  Training, Performance Appraisals, Corrective Action, etc.
• Document and maintain accurate written procedures for all main inventory control processes and functions.
• Implement processes to maximise productivity and ensure all departments are well organised.

• Minimum of five years warehousing and inventory control experience.
• Matric / Senior Certificate
• Advanced proficiency in SAP: The role involves extensive use of SAP for inventory management, reporting, and analysis
• Strong, planning, and organisational skills.
• Must have a sense of URGENCY to handle extreme pressure and be able to meet strict
• deadlines
• Identify problems, analyze trends, and implement corrective and preventative actions
• IT experience in warehousing management systems
• Excellent communicator skills (written & verbal)
• Must be able to collaborate with employees to develop team goals and resolve cross team issues
• Leads by example by dealing with dealing with conflict in a persuasive and negotiated manner
• Encourages participation and support from fellow employees including people reporting to you (“hands on“approach)
• Subscription to and furthering of our Code of Conduct and Values system
• We will also seek evidence of the following characteristics and abilities:
• Attention to detail (accuracy)
• Systematic and articulate
• Assertive, confident, self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Performance driven, ability to plan, organise and put into action
• Constructive interpersonal skills
• Computer literate – Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 72,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

Candidates are selected strictly according to the vacancy criteria. If you have not been contacted within two weeks from the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.