Inventory and Planning Officer
Sandton, ZA, 2191
Your Mission
- Manage and optimise inventory across all categories (sellable stock, spare parts, demos, CRFs, returns, exchanges, and backups) to ensure high availability and accuracy.
- Ensure accurate and timely stock reconciliation, maintaining full inventory integrity and alignment with KARL STORZ records.
- Execute demand planning and forecasting activities in alignment with IBP processes and business requirements.
- Plan and manage inbound and replenishment orders to maintain optimal inventory levels, preventing stockouts and overstock.
- Monitor inventory health, including slow-moving, excess, and obsolete stock, and propose corrective actions.
- Ensure data integrity across systems (ERP, IBP, reporting tools) to maintain reliable, decision-grade information.
- Coordinate with Sales, Service, and Operations to align supply with demand and support business priorities.• Support demo and asset planning to ensure availability and effective utilisation aligned with commercial objectives.
- Track and report key inventory KPIs, providing actionable insights to drive continuous improvement.
- Contribute to process standardisation and optimisation, ensuring compliance with KARL STORZ policies and best practices.
Your Talents
- 2 - 3 years Supply Chain Experience. Medical Inductry preffered
- Syspro/SAP
- Advanced Excel
- Diploma in Supply Chain
- CIPS/SAPIC advantageous
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