Inventory Supervisor

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POSITION INFO:

Job Overview

• Location: Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa
• Reports to: Inventory Manager
• Job Type: Full-time / On-site 
• Requirements:
• • Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and shifts as required
  • Fluent in English and one or more additional languages i.e. Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Pedi, Afrikaans

About the Role

The Inventory Supervisor leads the inventory team to maintain exceptional stock accuracy and operational efficiency. This role oversees all stock recorded in the ERP and Warehouse Management Systems, investigates discrepancies, and works with operations to resolve issues and prevent recurrence. The Supervisor ensures compliance with company policies, maintains organized and safe warehouse aisles, and consistently meets performance standards and KPIs set by management.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Oversight:
  • Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of Stock Champs, Checkers, Conveyor Operators, Back-to-Stock Staff, and MHE Operators
  • Allocate tasks, monitor productivity, and ensure work is completed according to KPI targets and SLA requirements
  • Conduct daily shift briefings, performance feedback sessions, and implement corrective actions where needed
  • Ensure all staff are trained, cross-skilled, and compliant with SOPs and safety regulations
  • Enforce high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation
• Inventory Control and Accuracy:
  • Oversee empty location checks, bin verifications, aisle inspections, and cycle counts to maintain high inventory accuracy
  • Manage scratch list control, stock rotation, and other inventory-related projects
  • Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, UOM mismatches, and system-related errors
  • Monitor replenishment activities, ensuring accurate stock transfers from bulk to pick locations
  • Ensure replenishment triggers are functioning, and exceptions are corrected
• Operational Coordination:
  • Ensure timely resolution of floor queries and missing stock tracers
  • Oversee conveyor operations to ensure efficient movement of cartons to correct destinations
  • Manage back-to-stock operations, ensuring sorted stock is returned, damaged stock is isolated, and repackaging stock is processed correctly
  • Supervise MHE operations, including replenishments, put-away, sample picking, and location counts
  • Maintain and monitor equipment registers for scanners, label printers, and MHE units
• Reporting and Compliance:
  • Monitor and review daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reports for all inventory activities
  • Ensure compliance with OHS and company operational requirements
  • Produce accurate and timely operational reports for management
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and improve stock accuracy

Tertiary Qualification and Experience:

• Matric (Compulsory)
• Qualifications in Supply Chain or Logistics will be an advantage
• 3 – 5 years’ work experience preferably in a leadership role in Inventory
• Demonstrated warehouse operations and stock management experience
• Automotive or related industry experience advantageous

Computer Literacy:

• MS Office
• ERP Systems
• Warehouse Management Systems

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Assertive and confident decision-making capability
• Knowledge of warehouse safety and compliance requirements
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Additional Success Factors:

• Demonstrated warehousing experience preferably in the Automotive and related industry
• Demonstrated supply chain management and leadership experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Should also possess excellent computer skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, and good people skills
• Strong problem solving ability teamed with the ability to delegate work
• Capacity to manage and maintain an effective team environment
• IR experience
• Assertiveness