Inventory Control Specialist – FMCG/Manufacturing

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Cape Town seeks an experienced Stock Controller to own inventory accuracy across raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and finished goods. This hands-on role requires close collaboration with production, warehouse, procurement, finance, and retail teams to investigate discrepancies and strengthen controls.

You will perform regular counts, reconcile counts against systems, monitor stock movements, and prepare monthly reports for management.

Qualifications

• Relevant completed tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management, Finance, Cost & Management Accounting.
• Approximately 3-5 years' experience in a dedicated Stock Controller or Inventory Controller role.
• Experience in FMCG, food production, or retail supply chains preferred.
• Strong understanding of FIFO/FEFO principles.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day stock control and accuracy.
• Maintain stock records across raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, monthly stock counts and reconciliations.
• Investigate variances and provide corrective actions.
• Support production and procurement with accurate stock information.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Excel

ERP system

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management, Finance, Cost & Management Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

Boardroom Appointments in Cape Town seeks an experienced Stock Controller to own inventory accuracy across raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and finished goods. This hands-on role requires close collaboration with production, warehouse, procurement, finance, and retail teams to investigate discrepancies and strengthen controls.

You will perform regular counts, reconcile counts against systems, monitor stock movements, and prepare monthly reports for management.