Warehouse Engineer and Inventory Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

Centurion onsite based at Warehouse Mondays - Fridays Permanent About: The Industrial Engineer Supply Chain is responsible for designing, optimising and continuously improving supply chain processes across distribution centres, transport and store replenishment within a DIY retail environment. In addition, the role has direct responsibility for managing the Warehouse Inventory Control Team to ensure high levels of stock accuracy, governance, and inventory integrity across all flows. The position ensures cost-efficient operations, optimal service levels, strong stock governance, and scalable processes that support business growth and increasing SKU complexity. Key Responsibilities: Process Design & Optimisation Analyse and redesign end-to-end supply chain flows (inbound, storage, picking, outbound and store replenishment). Develop and maintain SOPs for warehouse and inventory processes. Design end-to-end warehouse layouts for new facilities, expansions, and retrofits, supporting high-throughput fulfillment operations. Design efficient handling methods for bulky and seasonal DIY products Engineer material flows from inbound receiving through outbound shipping, ensuring efficient, safe, and ergonomic processes. Develop and maintain layout drawings, design assumptions, and engineering narratives for leadership, finance, and vendor review. Team Leadership Directly manage the Inventory Controllers and Cycle Counting team. Set clear performance standards and productivity targets. Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching sessions. Develop succession and capability within the inventory function Inventory Governance & Control Implement and manage structured cycle count programmes (ABC classification). Oversee root cause analysis for stock variances. Ensure adherence to receiving, put-away and dispatch control procedures. Monitor quarantine, damage and return stock processes. Maintain strong governance around system adjustments and stock write-offs. Stock Integrity & Accuracy Drive improvement in stock accuracy across all SKU categories. Ensure alignment between physical stock and WMS/ERP system balances. Lead investigations into shrinkage and stock losses. Establish control frameworks for high-value and imported stock. Productivity & Performance Improvement Conduct time and motion studies within warehouse and inventory processes. Define labour standards for inventory control activities. Reduce non-value-added stock handling and double touches. Improve inventory flow efficiency and space utilisation. Develop functional specifications, throughput targets, and redundancy strategies for automation systems. Systems & Data Management Analyse variance reports and stock adjustment trends. Develop dashboards to monitor inventory health indicators. Support WMS optimization to improve traceability and control. Implement scanning discipline and system compliance checks. Partner with integrators and