Lead: Inventory- Unilever Jozi Park

Deutsche Post

Boksburg, South Africa

Posted on Apr 28, 2026

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DHL Supply Chain is the world’s leading contract logistics provider that combines value-added and management services with fulfilment and distribution. At DHL Supply Chain we are committed to looking after tomorrow & today with our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy.

So, what's it like to work for DHL Supply Chain? At DHL we’re proud of our international reach as it brings together people with a wide range of skills, experiences, cultures, and viewpoints. We see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength and we’re proud of our supportive work environment where employees are given the tools and training, they need to learn, grow and succeed.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for the position of Site HR Operations Lead. In this position you will play a crucial role to support our vision of becoming a Great place to work for all.

Role Outline

To ensure that all procedures pertaining to all functions within the administration department are carried out with the utmost professionalism. Ensuring all financial functions within the depot are carried out and the client is billed correctly. To plan, co-ordinate, supervise and report upon the work activities of the inventory team, providing effective communication, leadership, motivation, training & development. Responsibility for maintaining and managing inventory integrity. Responsibility for managing and minimizing DHL's contractual stock loss liabilities. To continuously strive to improve the physical inventory process. Maintenance Tool (training needed)

Key Tasks & Key Accountabilities

Team Management
Effective leadership and management of the operational and administrative teams
Plan, manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements
Direct the daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members
Deliver team member performance reviews, development and/or succession planning as appropriate
Facilitate effective communication
Ensure company policies are communicated, applied and enforced
Work in collaboration with other DHL sites to maximize efficiencies and best practice
Ensure accurate control of inventory up to and beyond the KPI levels expected by the customer and DHL
Full responsibility of Stock take i.e. planning, preparation, physical counting of stock and manage all stock counts and audits of inventory
Develop & maintain effective inventory process, incorporating warehouse management systems
Produce accurate stock Key Performance Indicator reports, analyze and recommend changes to Standard Operating Procedures to enhance accuracy and operational effectiveness
Consistently achieve established key performance indicators for productivity, accuracy and housekeeping.
Put in place procedures to monitor and minimize stock losses
Daily recons on storage types and ensure that inventory team meets daily targets
Monitor all stock movements within warehouse and ensure report on issues
Train team members to ensure that inventory control procedures are fully implemented
Implement procedures to maintain cycle counting and perpetual inventory
Understand DHL's stock loss contractual liability and ensure any potential risk is effectively mitigated
Produce timely and accurate management information & reports as required, to Senior Management on a daily, weekly / monthly basis
Manage all disciplinary and grievance issues (complaints) in line with HR policy
Assist in the preparation of and control of direct expenses budget by investigating variances with a focus on overtime and other variable costs (stock losses)
Be accountable for each and every movement of the products pallets to minimize loose or damage of the products.
To rely on systems and physical view of the product to ensure that stock /pallets within the warehouse is data driven.
To ensure that the inventory controller follow all the procedures of minimizing at stock lose and locating stock in the warehouse.

People Management

Working in a team environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure
Qualifications & Experience/ Education:
Divisional Experience
Achievement of operational performance as defined by customer contract and KPI's
Resolution of queries to orders and waybills
High level of communication

Functional Experience

Perform administrative tasks in line with the Standard Operating Procedures and safe working practices
Attention to detail, accuracy
Experience in working in the inventory department essential
Follow through with any task assigned until the task is completed successfully.
Neat, tidy, safe and clean working environment
Good communication with internal customers

Education

Matric / Grade 12 Certificate
Qualification in Supply Chain and or Logistics would be advantageous
3 years' experience in a similar role
Computer literate
Advanced SAP Knowledge

DPDHL Core Competencies

Maintains effective relationships with customers
Develops / Delivers high quality / innovative products, services or solutions
Focuses on customer needs and gains their commitment
Gains management / colleague support to meet customer needs
Ensures strategies / plans are aligned and reflect others' views
Develops strategies / plans aligned to broader organizational strategy
Communicates strategy
Establishes clear, challenging and achievable objectives
Coordinates efforts and aligns resources to achieve objectives
Regularly reviews and communicates progress against objectives and adjusts as needed
Champions continuous improvement and innovation
Tales responsibility for own decisions and recognizes the contribution of others
Provides candid / regular feedback
Supports the development of others
Inspires others to develop themselves
Conveys a clear sense of personal goals and values
Actively seeks feedback to improve performance
Develops new skills and modifies behaviors based on feedback
Takes personal responsibility for career and development