Inventory Controller

Macsteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Macsteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng invites experienced Inventory Controller to ensure accurate stock records, conduct cycle counts, process stock adjustments and investigate discrepancies. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement and Warehousing to maintain inventory integrity.

The role requires a National Senior Certificate and a relevant NQF7/Advanced Diploma, plus 3+ years in inventory control, SAP experience and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate is required.
• NQF Level 7 or Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain is required.
• Minimum 3 years in inventory control, materials management or supply chain.
• SAP experience and advanced Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform stock counts and cycle counts.
• Process stock adjustments and report discrepancies.
• Assist with reconciliations and variance investigations.
• Ensure stock activities comply with safety and quality standards.
• Prepare inventory-related administration and reporting.

Skills

Inventory management

Stock control

Cycle counting

Data analysis

Reporting

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Education

National Senior Certificate

NQF Level 7 / Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Description

The Inventory Controller is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and supporting effective stock control through stock counting, reconciliation, inventory transactions, system administration and the identification and escalation of stock discrepancies in accordance with established procedures.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate (Essential).
• NQF Level 7 (3-year degree) / Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain (Essential).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in inventory control, materials management, warehouse operations or supply chain environments.
• Minimum 3 years’ operational experience within an inventory and Supply Chain environment.SAP experience.
• Advanced Excel and Intermediate MS Outlook skills.
• Skills & Attributes
• Inventory Management and Stock Control.
• Stock Reconciliation and Cycle Counting.
• SAP / ERP Systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Data Analysis and Reporting.
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving.
• Planning and organising.
• Attention to Detail.
• Decision-Making and Time Management.
• Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inventory Control: Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct stock counts and cycle counts, process approved stock adjustments, identify and report discrepancies, and assist with inventory reconciliations and stock variance investigations.
• Safety, Health and Quality Control: Ensure inventory activities are performed in accordance with applicable safety procedures and quality standards, and report damaged, defective or non-conforming stock.
• Operational Administration: Complete inventory-related administration, documentation, records and reports accurately and timeously in accordance with established processes.
• Stakeholder Relations: Maintain effective working relationships with Supply Chain, Procurement, Production, Sales, Distribution, Warehousing and other relevant stakeholders, and follow up and elevate inventory-related queries and discrepancies.
• Governance, Compliance and Risk: Adhere to applicable legislation, company policies, procedures and inventory control requirements, and report control weaknesses, noncompliance or irregularities.