Inventory Controller

Macsteel; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Macsteel is seeking an Inventory Controller to maintain accurate inventory records, perform stock counts, process adjustments and investigate discrepancies in accordance with established procedures.

The role requires 3 years of inventory or supply chain experience, SAP experience, advanced Excel, and strong analytical and administrative skills to support governance and risk management.

Qualifications

• National Senior Cert. (Essential).
• NQF Level 7 / Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain (Essential).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in inventory control, materials management, warehouse operations or supply chain environments.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct stock counts and cycle counts, report discrepancies and assist with reconciliations.
• Ensure inventory activities comply with safety and quality standards and report damaged or non-conforming stock.
• Complete inventory-related administration, documentation and reports accurately and timeously.
• Maintain effective relationships with Supply Chain, Procurement, Production, Sales and Warehousing stakeholders and escalate queries.
• Adhere to legislation, policies and inventory control requirements, reporting any weaknesses or irregularities.

Skills

Inventory Management

Stock Control

Data Analysis

Excel

SAP

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

National Senior Certificate

NQF Level 7 / Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

MS Outlook

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.

• 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.