Inventory Manager

• Oversee and manage daily inventory operations, ensuring accurate and efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.

• Ensure proper labelling, storage, and documentation of inventory items.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile inventory records with financial statements.

• Conduct regular audits and stock counts, including Semi-Quarterly Financial wall-to-wall counts and daily cycle counts.

• Identify and address inventory discrepancies, taking corrective action as necessary.

• Implement and maintain inventory management procedures and policies.

• Develop and maintain effective inventory control procedures to ensure stock accuracy and availability.

• Monitor inventory levels and report back on out of stock and overstocking risks.

• Always ensure strict FIFO management through regular audits

• Manage batch control and obsolete stock within the warehouse.

• Ensure system to system alignment between WMS and customer ERP.

• Oversee regular inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation processes.

• Analyze inventory data and generate regular reports for management.

• Coordinate with Warehouse management to ensure accurate receiving and dispatching.

• Ensure inventory is properly stored in designated locations based on size, weight, and fragility.

• Monitor and optimize storage space, consolidating inventory where necessary to free up space.

• Conduct regular inspections of aisles for damaged stock, locations, and packaging issues.

• Implement and manage the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to streamline inventory processes.

• Ensure all personnel are trained and proficient in using the WMS.

• Regularly review and update WMS data to ensure accuracy.

• Utilize WMS to generate reports on inventory levels, stock movements, and discrepancies.

• Generate and analyze inventory reports, including warehouse utilization reports and process improvement logs.

• Communicate findings and recommendations to the Site Manager, the Customer and other relevant stakeholders.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory management, such as stock accuracy, on-time delivery, and damage rates.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies related to inventory management.

• Implement and enforce health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) protocols within the warehouse.

• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate potential hazards in inventory management.

• Lead and mentor the inventory management team, including cycle counters and inventory control staff.

• Conduct performance reviews and provide training and development opportunities.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the team.

• Proven experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory control software and advance Microsoft Excel skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational and

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• Knowledge of relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices in inventory management.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other advanced WMS platforms.

• Familiarity with lean warehouse practices and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience in conducting a proper Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using the 5Why’s.

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