Logistics and Inventory Controller
City Centre – Cape Town | South Africa

We are looking for a Logistics and Inventory Controller to manage our Logistics and Inventory process. The successful candidate will also be required to manage stock across our Global Warehouses.

You will be trained on and acquire in-depth system and product knowledge, to confidently manage the logistics and inventory process. 

Tagmarshal is changing the world of Golf Operations through data and has developed leading traction in the USA, Europe, Canada, the UK and South Africa. Our new team member is accountable, keen to learn, adheres to high quality standards and executes on results and plans within his or her team.

Why work for Tagmarshal:

Opportunity to work with a dynamic, innovative, globally operating, growth-stage tech company offering exciting opportunities and challenges.

Objective:

Tagmarshal is changing the world of Golf Operations through data and has developed leading traction in the USA, Europe, Canada, the UK and South Africa. We are looking for a new team member who adds value to our development and product team. Our unique team is accountable, keen to learn and executes results and plans within their focus.

Responsibilities:

Logistics & Inventory Management

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation 
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Organizing warehouse, label goods, plot routes, and process shipments
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeline targets
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements
• Selecting carriers and negotiating contracts and rates
• Planning and monitoring inbound and outgoing deliveries
• Researching ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers
• Working with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations
• Evaluating budgets and expenditures

Stock Control:

• Forecasting supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS)
• Submitting purchase details (vendors information, purchase orders, invoices and pricing) to internal databases
• Placing orders to replenish merchandise as needed
• Track shipments and address any delays
• Oversee storage of products, particularly of fragile items
• Evaluate suppliers’ offers and negotiate profitable deals
• Coordinate monthly inventory audits and annual stock take.
• Liaise with warehouse staff and other internal teams to test products’ quality (status upon delivery and storage conditions)
• Keep updated inventory records (including daily shipments)
• Work closely with remote teams to cross-check stock received and assigned

Reporting:

• Present monthly KPI reporting on stock control and logistics
• Provide weekly reporting back to Ops & Finance Teams regarding stock levels and finance requirements
• Provide budget report on regular basis on stock spend
• Provide forecasts on stock requirements ahead of season

Requirements:

• Team-focused approach
• Analytical Skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Driven and self-motivated 
• Strong time-management skills
• Previous experience with CRM and inventory management systems
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Outcomes-driven

Relevant Education and Experience:

• Matric (required)
• Graduate studies or relevant Logistics/Warehousing experience
• Min 4 year’s experience in Logistics, Warehousing and/or Stock Control
• Experience working with remote team (advantageous)