Inventory Clerk –
Job Title: Inventory Clerk
Company: DHL Supply Chain South Africa
Location: Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), Eastern Cape, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain
Department: Warehouse Operations / Inventory Control
Minimum Qualification: Matric (Grade 12)
Experience Required: 3–5 years in inventory or warehouse logistics
Job Overview
DHL Supply Chain, part of the world’s largest logistics company, is recruiting an Inventory Clerk to join its team in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). This role is ideal for experienced inventory professionals who are detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about maintaining accurate stock records within a busy warehouse environment.
As an Inventory Clerk, you will play a critical role in ensuring stock integrity by monitoring inventory levels, investigating discrepancies, coordinating stock counts, maintaining accurate system records, and supporting efficient warehouse operations. You will work closely with warehouse teams and clients to ensure inventory accuracy while contributing to operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to build your career with a globally recognised employer committed to quality, innovation, sustainability, and employee development.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Certificate or Diploma in Inventory Management.
- 3–5 years’ experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
- 3–5 years’ experience working specifically with inventory control.
- Knowledge and experience using SAP WM (Warehouse Management) systems.
- Good computer literacy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical problem-solving ability.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Ability to follow company procedures and workplace safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
As an Inventory Clerk, your responsibilities will include:
- Maintain stock integrity throughout the warehouse.
- Coordinate and manage the perpetual inventory (PI) programme.
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts.
- Monitor stock shortages and shipment discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Plan and supervise monthly stock counts.
- Investigate stock variances and process authorised stock adjustments.
- Record, reconcile, and maintain inventory documentation.
- Monitor stock quality, expiry dates, damaged products, and packaging issues.
- Manage held, frozen, damaged, and write-off stock according to company procedures.
- Maintain accurate item master data, storage locations, and system records.
- Set up and maintain warehouse pack data and put-away preferences.
- Prepare inventory reports, KPI reports, and stock integrity statistics.
- Investigate inventory movement discrepancies between DHL and clients.
- Process goods received adjustments and reconcile receiving documentation.
- Assist with destruction, recovery, and repacking of damaged stock.
- Support warehouse stock take preparations and physical inventory counts.
- Verify stock picking accuracy and packing lists.
- Compile documentation for stock transfers and shuttling.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations.
- Ensure compliance with DHL operating procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good organisational and planning abilities.
- Strong numerical ability.
- Customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Accountability and integrity.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strong computer and SAP system skills.
Why Join DHL Supply Chain?
DHL Supply Chain is part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company operating in over 220 countries and territories. Employees benefit from working for a global organisation that values innovation, quality, diversity, sustainability, and career development.
By joining DHL, you will have the opportunity to:
- Build your career with one of the world’s largest logistics companies.
- Gain valuable experience within a world-class warehouse operation.
- Work in a professional and supportive team environment.
- Access ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
- Contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Be part of an organisation that connects businesses and people across the globe through world-class logistics solutions.
If you have experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, and stock management, and you’re looking for an opportunity to grow within an internationally recognised organisation, this Inventory Clerk position at DHL Supply Chain could be an excellent next step in your career.
Company: DHL Supply Chain South Africa
Position: Inventory Clerk
Location: Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), Eastern Cape
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Minimum Qualification: Matric with a Certificate/Diploma in Inventory Management
Experience Required: 3–5 years’ experience in warehouse inventory control and logistics.