Graduate Inventory Controller

Smith+Nephew; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global medical technology company is seeking an Inventory Controller Graduate in Johannesburg. The role involves planning, purchasing, and managing material supply while ensuring data accuracy using MRP systems. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in data capture and a Supply Chain qualification. The company promotes flexibility with a hybrid work model and values diversity and wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible Vacation and Time Off

Medical Aid

Employee Wellness Programme

Paid Volunteering Hours

Hands-On Mentorship

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years’ experience in data capture, preferably in a computerized stores environment.
• Understanding of risks to minimize impact on sales.
• Ability to utilize the MRP system effectively.

Responsibilities

• Schedule the supply of material/components to meet sales requirements.
• Manage day-to-day orders and stock redistribution.
• Create regular key statistical reports for organizational input.

Skills

Data capture skills

Order management

Statistical report creation

Education

Supply Chain Degree or Diploma

Matric Qualification

Job description

Inventory Controller Graduate – Johannesburg

Life Unlimited.

At Smith+ Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

We believe that through innovation, development and supporting our customers and patients we can help others achieve a Life Unlimited! Our products are in 100 countries globally and supporting this takes a huge effort.

What will you be doing?

An excellent opportunity has arisen within our Supply Chain Division for an Inventory Controller Graduate. This role reports into our Inventory and Supply Planning Manager and is responsible for planning, purchasing and managing the supply of materials from Vendor to Warehouse, following source and distribution rules and agreements.

What will you need to be successful?

• Schedule the supply of material / components to meet sales requirements and safety stock levels.
• Day to day order management and management of stock redistribution.
• Understand and manage (through escalation where necessary) risks to minimize impact on sales.
• Utilize the MRP system to ensure that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any disparities as required.
• Create regular key statistical reports and analysis that is used as key inputs for other functions within the organization.

Successful candidates would need the following :

• 1 to 2 years’ experience in data capture, preferably in a computerized stores environment.
• Matric Qualification.
• Supply Chain Degree or Diploma

You. Unlimited.

165 years of pioneering innovation requires a relentless focus on what’s next. We’re focused on you. You’re what’s next…

• Inclusion, Belonging and Equity : Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website ()
• Work / Life Balance : Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing : Medical Aid and an Employee Wellness Programme and much more.
• Flexibility : Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training : Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.