Assistant Inventory Manager - Medical Devices | Midrand

Responsibilities Consignment Inventory Monitor and set ideal consignment levels for consignment bins based on historical usage. Ensuring all consignment agreements are signed and that all annextures are kept up to date for all customers who carry consignment stock; Maintain required records of consignment bins, counts, reconciliations, transfers, deliveries and invoices per consignment bin, SBU & Sales Consultant; Monthly reconciliation and managing all consignment counts; Facilitate submission of supporting documentation on consignment usage to obtain customer orders and issue tax invoices. Process Improvements Conducting regular process reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Reducing waste and redundancy in inventory processes. Centralized reporting Maintain a centralized inventory reporting system. Generating regular inventory performance reports for management review. Using data analytics to provide insights on inventory turnover, obsolete stock and other key metrics. Standardizing reporting formats and ensuring consistency across locations. Team Management Manage a team of Consignment Controllers. Recruiting, training and mentoring inventory management staff. Delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively across the team. Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Cost Management Monitoring inventory-related expenses. Identifying cost saving opportunities through process improvements. Identify slow-moving stock and coordinate stock rotation across territories to prevent write-offs. Compliance Ensuring adherence to relevant SOP’S. Requirements Qualifications Grade 12 with a formal Supply Chain or Financial qualification required. Experience required Experience in inventory management and procedures in medical device company and consignment stock will be an advantage. Experience in managing a team. Experience working with Syspro. Highly proficient in MS Office – Advanced Excel and ODBC. Managerial skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good communication skills, especially in English. Accuracy and good attention to detail. Analytical skills. Capabilities Team player Attention to detail Good communicator Honest Works well under pressure Problem solving Results orientated and deadline driven Benefits Salary: Market Related #LI-KT1