Inventory Controller

Lodgistics; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodgistics seeks an experienced Inventory Controller for a Cape Town boutique hotel to lead stock movements, verify receipts, and maintain accurate inventory records across Food & Beverage, Retail, Spa and Housekeeping.

The role concentrates on stock controls, cost awareness and audit readiness, collaborating with department heads and Finance to ensure timely reports and compliant processes. Live-out, ASAP start, market-related remuneration.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in hospitality inventory control or multi-department stock management.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of hospitality operations, including Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Spa, Retail and operational equipment.
• Experience with inventory management and POS systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate Storeman and Inventory Administrator functions.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with departmental heads and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily stock movements across all departments, ensuring accurate recording and compliance with procedures.
• Reconcile receiving notes, stock transfers, wastage, write-offs and supplier credits.
• Monitor stock consumption, investigate discrepancies and maintain up-to-date inventory records.
• Coordinate regular stock counts and explain variances to management.
• Maintain inventory master data, pricing and system records.

Skills

Hospitality inventory control

Stock management

Analytical abilities

POS systems

Tools

MyStock

MyInventory

Sage Inventory

Job description

INVENTORY CONTROLLER

Cape Town | Boutique Hotel
An exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented hospitality professional to take ownership of inventory management within a boutique hotel. We are seeking an experienced Inventory Controller with a strong understanding of hospitality operations and stock management. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing inventory processes across multiple departments, ensuring stock accuracy, effective cost controls, compliance and accurate financial reporting.

THE ROLE

Inventory Management & Controls

• Oversee daily stock movements across all departments, ensuring accurate capturing and compliance with established procedures.
• Verify purchase orders, goods received notes, stock transfers, departmental issues, wastage, write-offs and supplier credits.
• Monitor stock consumption, investigate discrepancies and ensure inventory records remain accurate and up to date.
• Maintain effective stock controls and ensure all transactions are properly documented.

Stock Control & Reconciliation

• Reconcile POS sales against inventory depletion across Food & Beverage, Retail and Spa departments.
• Monitor purchasing against departmental budgets, approved stock levels and supplier pricing.
• Oversee receiving and storage procedures, including FIFO rotation, expiry controls and storeroom compliance.
• Coordinate regular stock counts and investigate variances, ensuring all discrepancies are properly explained and authorised.

Finance & Administration

• Manage the monthly inventory process in collaboration with departmental heads and Finance.
• Prepare inventory reports covering stock balances, purchases, transfers, wastage, consumption and variances.
• Maintain accurate inventory master data, pricing and system records.
• Ensure effective internal controls, audit readiness and accurate supporting documentation.

Leadership & Operational Support

• Supervise and coordinate the functions of the Storeman and Inventory Administrator.
• Work closely with departmental heads, Finance and procurement to maintain effective stock management practices.
• Identify irregularities and opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a highly organised and analytical individual with previous hospitality inventory experience and the confidence to manage stock control across multiple operational departments.

Essential Requirements

• 2–4 years' experience in hospitality inventory control or multi-department stock management.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of hospitality operations, including Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Spa, Retail and operational equipment.
• Experience with inventory management and POS systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate Storeman and Inventory Administrator functions.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with departmental heads and Finance.

Advantageous

• Experience with MyStock, MyInventory or Sage Inventory.
• Familiarity with TallOrder or similar POS systems.
• Previous experience within a boutique hotel, luxury lodge or resort environment.
• Experience with month-end inventory reporting, stock reconciliations and audits.

THE DETAILS

Location: Cape Town

Remuneration: Market Related

Live In/Out: Live Out

Start Date: ASAP