{"id":31314,"date":"2026-03-05T12:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/inventory-and-stock-control-manager-office-administrator\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T00:24:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T00:24:33","slug":"inventory-and-stock-control-manager-office-administrator","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=31314","title":{"rendered":"Inventory and Stock Control Manager \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Office Administrator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are looking for:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tA\u00a0highly analytical, disciplined and process-driven Stock and Inventory Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in operational excellence, stock accuracy, and continuous process improvement while leading teams to achieve high performance.\u00a0You will\u00a0be\u00a0responsible for\u00a0the strategic and operational\u00a0management of all\u00a0inventory\u00a0across the branch\/warehouse.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge and abilities:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tExceptional attention to detail.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tHigh integrity and ethical conduct.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tProcess-driven and structured thinker.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tStrong numerical and analytical ability.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tStrong leadership and team management skills.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tProblem-solving and root cause analysis capability.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tProficient in warehouse management software,\u00a0systems\u00a0and processes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tOversee daily operations of the stock control department while\u00a0assisting\u00a0with warehouse and operational activities as needed.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tMaintain\u00a0accurate\u00a0bin allocations and stock locations,\u00a0monitor\u00a0bin integrity, and prepare regular inventory and operational reports to support decision-making.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tOversee work order planning and processing, ensuring stock availability aligns with operational requirements and demand planning.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tManage cycle counts, sectional counts, and stock takes, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to\u00a0maintain\u00a0high inventory accuracy.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tCoordinate inter-branch transfers (IBTs), ensuring\u00a0accurate\u00a0requesting, dispatching, receiving, and system processing of stock movements.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tMonitor incoming shipments and back orders, ensuring\u00a0accurate\u00a0tracking, communication, and\u00a0timely\u00a0resolution of outstanding stock items.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tEnsure correct SKU allocation and barcode accuracy for all products, supporting traceability and system integrity.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tOversee proper handling, storage, and movement of stock to prevent damage, losses, or inaccuracies.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tSupport overall warehouse efficiency by ensuring stock is packed away timeously, shelves\u00a0remain\u00a0stocked, and operational workflows are\u00a0maintained.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tProvide inventory support to sales, marketing, and returns processes by ensuring\u00a0accurate\u00a0stock availability, allocations, and processing of returned items.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tEnsure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and warehouse operational standards\u00a0at all times.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Boxes to Tick:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tNational Senior Certificate or equivalent to NQF 4\u00a0<br \/>\n\tDiploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Inventory\u00a0Management\u00a0or related field preferred.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tMinimum of 5 years\u2019 experience in inventory and stock control within a wholesale,\u00a0distribution\u00a0or warehouse environment.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tMinimum of 3 years\u2019 experience managing a team of\u00a0warehouse staff and activities.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tExperience with ERP systems (Kerridge K8\u00a0advantageous)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.mce.co.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"MCE Electric","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.mce.co.za\/","_company_tagline":"MCE Electric was established in 2001, and is a dynamic & growing distributor & manufacturer of quality switchgear, control gear, industrial plugs & sockets, relays, metering equipment, isolators, change over switches, mild steel enclosures, PVC enclosures, MCBs, MCCBs, ACBs, VSDs, dis... read moretribution boards, time switches, wiring accessories, security lighting, LED lighting Solutions & Solar Products from proven quality brands. As our products are procured both locally and internationally, they are fully compliant with recognised local and International safety standards and specifications. 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