Inventory Controller at BHBW South Africa Proprietary Limited

Purpose of the Role

• To maintain and oversee the correct inventory levels across all branches. Issue stock orders to local suppliers and maintain accurate inventory records at all times. Perform and manage regular stocks across all branches. Provide support to key day-to-day inventory tasks to the overall parts division. This role will ensure that the company's supply chain operates smoothly and cost-effectively, ultimately contributing to the overall efficiency and profitability of the parts department.

Key Performance Areas

• Conduct stock counts at all Hyster and Agri branches in accordance with the approved schedule.
• Perform regular Hyster van stock inspections across all branches to ensure stock accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate and facilitate inter-branch stock transfers where required to optimise stock availability.
• Identify dead stock at branch level and implement action plans to reduce obsolete inventory.
• Distribute cycle count sheets to branches for daily or weekly stock counts as agreed.
• Receive, review, and audit completed stock count sheets to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Proactively identify stock items at risk of becoming dead stock and implement preventative measures.
• Compile, maintain, and distribute inventory and stock management reports to relevant managers.
• Identify and recommend operational synergies between branches to improve stock management processes and efficiencies.
• Ensure all parts issued are accurately booked against relevant job cards.
• Ensure all stock received is correctly processed and booked into inventory systems.
• Maintain the company website by ensuring product descriptions and photographs are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain a safe working environment (according to safety policy and procedures).
• Will be required to work overtime during high activity periods.
• Adherence to any reasonable instruction.

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualification

• Grade 12

Minimum Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role

Competencies

• Analytical Skills
• Technical Proficiency
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Strong communication skills
• Building Relationships
• Teamwork
• Customer service orientation
• Commercial orientation
• Plan, organise, control