Work-Force
Job Summary: The Inventory and Systems Coordinator is responsible for maintaining stock accuracy and integrity across all locations and systems. This role involves managing stock data, conducting stock counts, and collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate and efficient inventory management. The Coordinator will also handle system integrations and reporting to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Key Responsibilities:
Stock Management:
- Perform regular variance checks and compile comprehensive reports across all systems and channels to ensure stock alignment.
- Manage stock locations virtually on SAP, ensuring accuracy across all channels.
- Assist Area Managers with inter-branch transfers to maintain accurate inventory.
- Collaborate with planners to pull stock and sales reports, maximizing sales and stock efficiency.
- Conduct two comprehensive stock counts per year with relevant stakeholders, reporting on any potential stock loss per store/location.
- Execute daily cycle counts, analyze stock loss causes, and implement preventive measures.
- Reconcile various systems to address discrepancies related to inter-branch transfers and inventory reports.
System Integrations:
- Collaborate with IT and warehouse personnel to resolve inventory data discrepancies.
- Track stock integrations between ERP, Cargowrite, and POS systems to ensure stock accuracy.
- Conduct regular data reconciliations to identify and investigate inconsistencies in inventory levels.
- Develop and implement processes to maintain data integrity across all systems.
- Manage sales integrations from POS systems to ERP, ensuring accurate Sales Order History (SOH) data.
- Investigate and resolve daily unexported items issues across all channels.
Reporting:
- Analyze store stock strategically to ensure accuracy.
- Trace and address problems causing inaccuracies in various systems.
- Compile adjustments for stores and distribution centers as needed.
- Investigate and explain variances between inventory data across different sales channels.
- Document findings and propose solutions to improve data accuracy and system alignment.
Cost Management:
- Partner with finance to minimize stock losses.
Beneficial Experience:
- Experience with retail ERP systems such as SAP.
- Familiarity with Shopify.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Numerical degree, Retail Business degree, or a related business field.
- 3+ years of experience in allocation, store planning, or head office administration in a retail environment.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Perks & Benefits:
- Opportunity to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands.
- Access to gym and shower facilities.
- Personal trainer and yoga sessions.
- Pension fund and medical aid with gap cover.
- Annual staff allocation (R10,000 retail value) and 50% staff discount for you and your family.
- Healthy lunch subsidy and company performance incentive scheme.
- Long-service incentives and a holistic employee wellness program.
- Engaging company culture with continuous employee engagement activities.
If you are an experienced professional with a strong background in inventory management and systems coordination, we encourage you to apply for this dynamic role