Inventory Controller

Talent Search Recruitment - Indonesia; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 200,880,000 - 334,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Search Recruitment - Indonesia is seeking an Inventory Controller to oversee stock across three warehouses, ensuring accuracy, FIFO/LIFO compliance and alignment with the web-based WMS data.

You will manage internal cold storage and coordinate with external 3PL partners, generate routine reports, and maintain SOP and food safety compliance while minimizing shrinkage and expired stock.

Qualifications

• Diploma (D3) or Bachelor’s in Logistics/Management.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience as Inventory Controller/Supervisor in large warehouse.
• Experience with cold storage and frozen products is preferred.
• Proficient in web-based WMS systems and stock reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory across 3 warehouses (1 internal cold storage, 2 leased).
• Manage FIFO/LIFO/FEFO, tally sheets, and stock opname schedules.
• Coordinate with external 3PLs and internal stakeholders to ensure data alignment.
• Prepare routine reports: stock aging, discrepancies, capacity utilization.
• Maintain compliance with SOPs and food safety standards; minimize shrinkage.

Skills

Integrity

Coordination

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma (D3) or Bachelor’s in Logistics/Management

Tools

web-based WMS

Job description

The Inventory Controller reports to the Operation Lead and is supported by an Inventory-Outbound Assistant. The role is responsible for managing and controlling frozen chicken stock across three warehouse units (1 internal cold storage facility and 2 external/leased warehouses) to ensure stock accuracy, system alignment, and compliance with quality and traceability standards.

Main Responsibilities

1. Inventory Management – Internal Warehouse

(Company-Owned Cold Storage)

Manage all inventory activities using a web-based Warehouse Management System

(WMS).

Ensure FIFO/LIFO implementation according to frozen product characteristics.

Supervise processes (with support from Inventory-Outbound Assistant):

Outbound (goods release)

Put-away & picking

Control and validate daily tally sheets.

Conduct periodic stock opname (weekly/monthly).

Reconcile physical stock vs. system data and follow up discrepancies (adjustment approval).

Coordinate with Operation Lead to ensure QC stock checks (packaging condition, temperature, expiry date).

Control batch accuracy, lot number (pallet ID), and expiry dates.

Prepare inventory reports (stock aging, slow-moving items, discrepancies).

2. Monitoring External Warehouses (2 Leased Units)

Monitor and control stock remotely (no direct operational handling).

Coordinate with external warehouse partners (with support from Inventory-Outbound Assistant) regarding:

Joint stock opname

Ensure external warehouse reports align with internal WMS data.

Analyze discrepancies and follow up inconsistencies.

Act as liaison between internal company and external warehouse partners.

3. System & Reporting

Operate and optimize use of WMS.

Prepare routine reports:

Daily stock report

Stock aging report

Discrepancy report

Warehouse capacity utilization report

Provide process improvement insights for inventory and system efficiency.

4. Compliance & Standards

Ensure inventory activities comply with SOP, cold storage standards, and food safety regulations.

Maintain proper documentation and inventory administration.

Minimize risks of shrinkage, damage, and expired stock.

Qualifications

• Strong integrity and honesty.
• Minimum Diploma (D3) or Bachelors degree (Logistics, Management, or related field).
• Minimum 7 years experience as Inventory Controller / Inventory Supervisor in large warehouse, preferably cold storage.
• Experience handling frozen products (frozen chicken is a strong advantage).
• Experienced in web-based WMS systems.
• Strong understanding of FIFO, LIFO, FEFO, stock opname, tally sheets, inbound & outbound processes.
• Experience working with external warehouses / 3PL.
• Detail-oriented, firm, analytical, and strong coordination skills.