Inventory Controller

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 179,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel in Cape Town is seeking an analytical Inventory Controller to oversee stock control, reconciliations and logistics across wholesale, retail and warehousing environments.

You will reconcile stock, investigate discrepancies, coordinate monthly stocktakes and cost reconciliations, and work with Finance, Procurement, Warehouse and Operations.

The ideal candidate has a Finance or Accounting qualification, strong Excel skills and experience with inventory and accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Completed Finance or Accounting qualification – essential.
• Proven experience as Inventory Controller or similar.
• Strong finance experience and reconciliation skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills essential.
• Experience in wholesale, retail or warehouse inventory.
• Understanding of stock costing and supply-chain procedures.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile daily in-store stock counts.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Coordinate monthly stocktakes across stores and warehouses.
• Monitor stock receiving, dispatching and movements.
• Prepare inventory reports and assist stock audits.
• Work closely with Finance, Procurement, Warehouse and Operations teams.

Skills

Stock control

Reconciliations

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Finance/Accounting qualification

Job description

Inventory Controller
R16 000 – R25 000 per month, depending on experience

We are recruiting an analytical and detail-oriented Inventory Controller to oversee stock control, inventory reconciliations and logistics processes across a busy wholesale, retail and warehousing environment.
The successful candidate must have a strong financial background, excellent reconciliation skills and the ability to maintain accurate stock records across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile daily in-store stock counts.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Coordinate monthly stocktakes across retail stores and warehouses.
• Manage bonded stock transfers and reconciliations.
• Monitor wholesale and retail inventory levels.
• Oversee stock receiving, dispatching and inventory movements.
• Handle stock costing, item code creation, imports and cost reconciliations.
• Analyse inventory data, purchasing trends and stock movements.
• Prepare inventory reports and assist with stock audits.
• Work closely with Finance, Procurement, Warehouse and Operations teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Completed Finance or Accounting qualification – essential and non-negotiable.
• Proven experience as an Inventory Controller, Stock Controller or similar.
• Strong finance experience and excellent reconciliation skills.
• Wholesale, retail or warehouse inventory experience.
• Good understanding of stock costing and supply-chain procedures.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills – essential.
• Working knowledge of inventory and accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and reporting ability.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.

Personal Attributes

• Financially astute.
• Methodical and analytical.
• Highly organised.
• Proactive in resolving discrepancies.
• Comfortable working across departments.
• Takes ownership of stock accuracy.

Important: Candidates without a completed Finance or Accounting qualification will not be considered.