Inventory Manager - Cape Town

SUMMARY:
Are you experienced in overseeing the day-to-day management of stock inventory and coordinating performance with an external warehouse partner?

Our international client, with offices in Cape Town, is seeking a meticulous and hands-on professional to take full ownership of inventory management for bespoke property renovation projects. This role carries responsibility for ensuring stock accuracy & availability, and cost control, while liaising closely with third-party suppliers when items are not available in-house.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

• Matric, with relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in inventory management, warehouse or operational roles
• Strong commercial judgement and cost awareness
• A genuine interest and eye for bespoke interiors
• Confidence working cross-functionally with Design, Finance, Client Success and Operations
• Excellent relationship-building skills in a hybrid or remote environment
• High attention to detail with strong follow-through
• High proficiency with systems and tools eg monday.com, Veeqo, Shopify or similar platforms
• Calm, accountable and solutions-focused under pressure
• Stable fiber internet connection, and back up solution to loadshedding
• Own laptop capable of running multiple programmes (dual screens highly desirable)
• Dedicated home office or professional working space
• Hybrid working, 2 days a week from Cape Town office

• Take full ownership of the end-to-end management of inventory.
• Oversee the warehouse partner relationship, including storage planning and optimisation.
• Ensure accurate, real-time visibility of stock levels, locations, and condition.
• Forecast storage capacity requirements and associated costs; implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Monitor inventory levels and anticipate demand in line with project pipelines.
• Plan and procure stock in alignment with pipeline requirements, creative direction, and cash flow.
• Manage returns from completed projects, including quality control assessments.
• Determine repair, reuse, resale, or disposal strategies for renovation items.
• Coordinate picking, preparation, and single-drop installations.
• Oversee collections following project completion.
• Provide operational support to third-party partners.
• Align planning, cost assumptions, and warehouse capacity with overall project strategy.
• Manage timelines to prevent duplication, delays, or installation conflicts.
• Maintain accurate inventory systems, controls, and reporting.
• Drive ongoing operational improvements and cost efficiencies.