About the position
JOB DESCRIPTION
About TFG: Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry. We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes. Are you with us?
About TFG: Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages the distribution centre inventory department and establishes inventory processes to ensure compliance through: Maintaining accurate cycle counting, receiving, storing, handling, shipping and accurate reporting.
- Ensures that all planned Inbound receipts are pre-allocated
- In conjunction with Wave master investigates all inventory-related WMOS waving exceptions (Cycle Counts, locked inventory, locked locations, store pack location exceptions etc.)
- Support all WMOS / PMM balancing investigations between the TFG Infotec Logistics team, DC operations and business.
- Continually seeks feedback and improves processes to ensure the customer expectations is exceeded through cycle counts, replenishment strategies and stock rotation
- Manages and implements robust processes for inventory/stock levels efficiently to ensure a full warehouse optimization and accurate processing of all orders and complete fulfilment of allocations.
- Creates and administers, analyses and communicates key inventory reports. Dashboard tracking and provides visibility
- Analyses data and anticipates and manages impact to the operations.
- Alerts and educate management regarding issues and performs issue resolution as needed
- Completes all inventory management requirements and ensures compliance of the quarterly/annual audit and preparation.
- Financial year end stock-taking
- Provides weekly updates to the business on stock ageing.
- Collaborates with the DC employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met
- Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Matric (grade 12) is mandatory
- A post-matric qualification in Logistics Management/Supply Chain Management/Retail Business Management/Warehouse Operations Management/ Inventory management is advantageous.
- At least 2 - 4 years of solid management experience (inventory or stock management experience is ideal and advantageous)
- At least 5 years industry-related experience
- Experience in working on a Warehouse Management System (experience on Manhattan WMS would be advantageous)
- Working knowledge of MS Office, with a strong MS Excel capability
Skills:
- Legislative Framework Alignment
- Sourcing Strategy Development
- Supplier Strategy Development
- Global Sourcing
- Inventory/Supply Management
- Requirements Analysis
- Vendor Management
Behaviours:
- Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
- Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
- Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
- Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem-solving, and support business growth
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
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