Job Location:

Johannesburg , Gauteng

Employment Type:

Full time

Location Type:

Work from office

Buyer/Inventory Clerk

KAPICO SA

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Job Description:

Position: Buyer and Inventory Clerk
Company: KAPICO SA
Territory: Cape Town / Gauteng

1. Role Purpose
Position Summary
The Buyer / Inventory Clerk is responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the company’s automotive afterparts inventory. This role focuses on the end-to-end management of stock levels. The successful candidate will ensure that the physical stock aligns perfectly with customer demands while optimizing supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inventory Management & Systems
• Maintain real-time accuracy of the automotive parts inventory within the branch
• Monitor stock movements.
• Forecast & Project future product movement in order to maintain healthy stock levels
• Work closely with sales team in order to understand product and customer demands.

2. Compliance
• Collaborate with the procurement team to trigger re-order points and manage lead times for high-demand parts.

Qualifications and Experience
• Education: Matric certificate (Grade 12) required a Diploma in Supply Chain or Certificate , Logistics, or Warehouse Management is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 3–5 years in inventory control.
• Proven proficiency excel
• Strong understanding of South African supply chain logistics and inventory auditing procedures.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data entry and physical counting.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to investigate "shortages" or "overs" and find the root cause in the system.
• Integrity: Strong ethical standards regarding stock security and loss prevention.

Job Location:

Johannesburg , Gauteng

Employment Type:

Full time

Location Type:

Work from office

Company Overview


About Us:

Kapico South Africa

Your Gateway to the Automotive Aftermarket! At Kapico South Africa, we redefine the automotive aftermarket experience by blending reliability and a commitment to customer satisfaction. As a leading wholesale distributor of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, we bring a wealth of expertise and a legacy to the South African aftermarket through our wide range of customers from Trade, Distribution, Fleet and Retail. Our network includes conveniently located distributors, retailers and service centres. Our greatest asset is the professional team whose passion for the automotive industry, product knowledge, and our customer-focused approach is second to none in the industry.

Trust is Our Tradition:

With our pursuit of excellence, Kapico South Africa has become synonymous with providing aftermarket solutions and we stand as your trusted parts partner.

Product Portfolio:

Discover our selection of world-class automotive aftermarket and OEM brands within our product and category portfolios.

Customer-Centric Approach:

At Kapico South Africa, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to providing an experience extends beyond the purchase, from after-sales service to personalised support.

Since 1950, the Automotive Business has been the flagship within the Kapico Group with a vertical presence in every product segment of the Automotive Aftermarket across the Middle East & African markets representing more than 150 world-leading brands in Car & Truck Spare Parts, Auto Glass, Batteries, Car Care, Lubricants and Tyres.