Senior Merch Inventory Admin Clerk at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A leading direct-selling and retail distribution company is looking for an experienced Senior Merch Inventory Admin Clerk with strong experience in merchandising administration, product data management, and inventory reporting to join their team in Northriding, Johannesburg. This role will oversee merchandise administration processes, ensure product data accuracy across systems, and provide leadership and support to junior administrative staff while maintaining high standards of compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, mentor, and manage junior merchandise administration clerks.
• Delegate tasks and ensure quality control of team outputs.
• Maintain and quality-assure product master data including product codes, costs, vendors, and categories.
• Oversee data capture accuracy across merchandising and inventory systems.
• Manage supplier documentation including agreements, listing forms, and deal sheets.
• Track supplier documentation expiry and maintain audit-ready filing systems.
• Support stock movement tracking, reconciliation processes, and inventory reporting.
• Process supplier returns, credit notes, and breakage reports.
• Assist with promotional catalogue checks to ensure pricing and product information accuracy.
• Produce weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc administrative and inventory reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, governance frameworks, and audit requirements.
• Identify process improvements and escalate system issues where required.

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics as a subject (good pass required).
• Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field.
• 2–4 years’ experience in retail or merchandising administration.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is advantageous.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Experience working with ERP systems or merchandising platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple systems and administrative platforms.