Inventory Management

About the role

Responsible for managing and controlling all inventory management activities end-to-end to ensure stock accuracy, goods availability, storage capacity efficiency, and support operational continuity and achievement of company targets.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all inventory control activities to ensure data accuracy and stock availability
• Monitor inventory transactions including putaway, stock movement, picking, stock adjustment, and all transactions on the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Manage cycle count processes, stock reconciliation, stock accuracy, and investigate inventory discrepancies
• Analyze root causes of inventory discrepancies and coordinate with relevant departments on corrective and preventive actions
• Oversee and control short-dated, near-expiry, damaged items, and other inventory risks to minimize company losses
• Monitor Stock Week Cover (SWC) and identify potential excess inventory, overstock, slow-moving stock, and warehouse capacity limitations
• Manage various inventory categories including regular stock, cross-dock items, import stock, local stock, and dedicated inventory
• Ensure inventory segregation is performed based on expiry date, stock status, goods condition, and operational needs
• Monitor warehouse capacity and occupancy levels, and provide recommendations for storage space optimization
• Prepare, analyze, and present inventory reports and KPI dashboards as a basis for operational and management decision-making
• Actively coordinate with Supply Chain, Trading, Warehouse, and Operations teams in resolving inventory-related issues
• Ensure alignment between physical stock and system data on the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Develop and implement continuous improvement programs to increase stock accuracy, reduce discrepancies, damage, stock loss, and inventory risk
• Lead, direct, and develop the Inventory team through manpower planning, task allocation, coaching, mentoring, and performance monitoring
• Ensure all inventory processes comply with SOP, internal controls, audit requirements, workplace safety standards, and company policies

Qualifications:

• Minimum Diploma (D3) or Bachelor's Degree (S1) in any discipline, preferably in Logistics, Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in Inventory Control, Inventory Management, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of inventory management processes and warehouse operations.
• Good data analysis and reporting skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.