INVENTORY ASSISTANT

To provide essential support to the Inventory Controller and Supply Chain Manager by managing daily inventory activities, ensuring smooth operations, and maintaining compliance with inventory policies and procedures. Adhere to safety and quality standards and promote world class practices Daily Inventory Operations: Receiving Activities: Assist in the physical receipt of goods, ensuring quantities match delivery documentation (e.g., invoices or packing slips). Conduct quality checks on incoming inventory and report any discrepancies or damage to the Inventory Controller. Update inventory systems promptly with received items. Issuing Activities: Process requests for inventory issuance to operational teams in a timely manner. Prepare materials for distribution and ensure accurate recording of issued items in the system. Monitor trends in requests to forecast future demand. Storage and Organisation: Maintain proper storage practices, including labelling, categorising, and organising items to ensure easy retrieval. Regularly review and rotate inventory to avoid obsolescence or expired items. Inventory Management Support: Collaborate with the Inventory Controller to monitor and reconcile stock levels against system records. Conduct regular cycle counts and full stocktakes, ensuring data accuracy and minimising discrepancies. Track inventory turnover and assist in identifying slow-moving or obsolete stock for action planning. Provide input on reordering decisions, including optimal reorder quantities and lead times. Process Compliance and Documentation: Adhere to company inventory management policies, procedures, and guidelines at all times. Maintain up-to-date and accurate inventory records, including receipts, issuances, transfers, and adjustments. Support audit activities by providing required documentation and assisting with inventory verification processes. Relevant qualification Procurement / Purchasing / Supply Chain management experience advantageous Demonstrated understanding of stores management and Inventory management systems and processes Responsibilities Job Requirements Communication and Coordination: Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., Supply Chain, Operations, and Procurement) to ensure inventory availability aligns with user needs. Proactively address inventory-related inquiries from operational teams. Communicate effectively with vendors or logistics partners as required to resolve delivery or quality issues. Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Suggest improvements to inventory systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Assist in implementing process changes or new tools under the guidance of the Inventory Controller. Stay updated on best practices in inventory management and contribute innovative ideas to optimise stockholding practices. Promote and adhere to Lacsa procedures, policies and Relevant qualification Procurement / Purchasing / Supply Chain management experience advantageous Demonstrated understanding of stores management and Inventory management systems and processes

Location: iLembe, ZA

Posted Date: 1/7/2025