Inventory Control Manager
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Description
Senior Spares Specialist (Telecommunications)
Location: Bryanston
Contract Duration: 12 months
Role purpose:
Manage availability of maintenance and capacity upgrade spares, including related supply chain support requirements and control stock that includes the management of stock levels and reconcile assets within the region
Accountabilities:
- Take accountability for ensuring the availability of maintenance and capacity upgrade spares as per operational requirements.
- Implement strategies to optimize stock levels and prevent shortages.
- Manage related supply chain support requirements for spares, including procurement, transportation, and inventory management.
- Collaborate with supply chain teams to streamline processes and ensure timely spares delivery.
- Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste and optimize storage.
- Take responsibility for reconciling assets within the region, ensuring accurate records of spares and their movements
- Conduct regular audits and reconciliations to maintain data integrity.
- Collaborate with vendors to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules for spares.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and establish effective vendor relationships.
- Coordinates receiving, documentation, storage, and shipping of materials.
- Performs weekly cycle counts and monthly physical inventories to verify inventory levels in company systems.
Proficiency in inventory management practices, including forecasting, stock control, and order fulfilment
In-depth understanding of supply chain processes, including procurement, transportation, and logistics.
Technical competence in understanding maintenance and capacity upgrade spares for the specific industry or sector.
Familiarity with equipment specifications and spare part compatibility.
Strong analytical skills to interpret data related to spares usage, stock levels, and supply chain metrics.
Negotiation skills to effectively deal with vendors, ensuring favourable pricing and terms.
Ability to assess vendor performance and make recommendations for improvements.
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
- A degree in relevant field
- Substantial experience in inventory or stock control roles, particularly in managing spare parts.
- 5-8 years experience in a technical role related to the industry or sector, providing a solid understanding of equipment and spare part requirements.
Skills Required
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1584977
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned