Job Description

DHL Vacancies – Supervisor : Inventory

At DHL Supply Chain South Africa, we are seeking a highly skilled Supervisor : Inventory to support the Heineken NewGold operation.

Job Purpose

The Supervisor : Inventory is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and reporting on all inventory-related activities. This role provides leadership, communication, training, and motivation to the inventory team while ensuring inventory integrity and minimizing contractual stock loss liabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate inventory control in line with customer and DHL KPI requirements

• Plan, manage, and execute all stock counts and inventory audits

• Develop and maintain effective inventory processes using warehouse management systems

• Produce accurate inventory KPI reports and recommend SOP improvements

• Implement procedures to monitor, control, and minimize stock losses

• Conduct daily reconciliations on storage types and ensure daily targets are achieved

• Monitor all warehouse stock movements and report discrepancies or issues

• Maintain continuous communication with operational teams

• Train and develop inventory team members on inventory control procedures

• Implement and maintain cycle counting and perpetual inventory processes

• Understand and manage DHL stock loss contractual liabilities and mitigate risk

• Produce timely and accurate management reports as required

• Lead, manage, and motivate the inventory team across all operational shifts

• Control budgeted hours and inventory-related operational costs

• Create, publish, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures

• Attend and contribute to customer meetings when required

• Support site continuous improvement initiatives

• Submit accurate monthly inventory reports within required deadlines

• Manage damages, expired, and obsolete stock within the warehouse

• Oversee all inventory-related activities within site parameters

• Manage recruitment, scheduling, and industrial relations in line with HR policies

• Ensure damaged or expiring stock is removed from cages and orders

• Authorize stock write-offs within approved limits and escalate where required

DPDHL Core Competencies & Skills

• Builds and maintains effective customer relationships

• Delivers high-quality, innovative products and solutions

• Focuses on customer needs and secures stakeholder commitment

• Aligns strategies and plans with organizational objectives

• Communicates strategy clearly and effectively

• Sets clear, challenging, and achievable objectives

• Coordinates resources and monitors progress against goals

• Champions continuous improvement and innovation

• Takes accountability for decisions and recognizes team contributions

• Provides regular, constructive feedback

• Develops and inspires others

• Actively seeks feedback and drives personal development

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working within budgetary constraints

• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office, SAP)

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, motivation, and planning skills

• Ability to coordinate staff and warehouse assets effectively

• Knowledge of company products and warehouse operations

• Ability to enforce health and safety standards and identify hazards

• Strong understanding of customer requirements and service expectations

• 3–5 years’ experience in an inventory management environment

• 3–5 years’ experience in a warehouse environment

• Knowledge of logistics market trends, challenges, and opportunities

• General management and commercial experience

• Experience applying strategic tools and techniques

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12

• Diploma in Inventory Management

Languages

• English (verbal and written)

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