Inventory Controller

Tiger Brands; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Gauteng is looking for an Inventory Manager to oversee stock quality and ensure zero variances. You will be responsible for training team members and facilitating inventory management processes while complying with safety standards. Ideal candidates have 3 years of experience in a relevant role and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Food Technologist, Industrial Engineer, or similar role.
• Experience in warehouse management or food processing.
• Good understanding of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock inventory to achieve zero variances.
• Train team members on inventory management SOPs.
• Facilitate meetings and support cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Education

Grade 12

Food Technology and Science

Industrial Engineering qualifications

Operations / Production Management qualification

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing.

The Job at a Glance

To manage stock inventory by tightly monitoring it from the process facility all the way to finished goods and achieving zero stock take variances through the utilisation of SOPs, and leading staff in achieving these business objectives.

What you will do

• Managing stock inventory, making sure that it is of good quality standards, and there is no variances in each sub-inventory.
• Manage, train, or coach team members on stock take, sorting, and inventory management SOP.
• Among other MECP tools, you must have an excellent understanding of 55 principles, teamwork, Quality, and Safety pillars.
• Good presentation skills, since you will be required to facilitate meetings with your teams.
• Must have a cost reduction mindset since it will play a crucial role in driving down conversion cost, and will be involved in cost initiative projects.

What you’ll bring to the table

Core knowledge: Safety rules and regulations, Food Safety, Government policies on Safety Health and safety legal compliance, Project management, Risk management.

Academic: Grade 12, Food Technology and Science, Industrial Engineering qualifications, Operations / Production Management qualification.

Experience: 3 years of experience as a Food Technologist / Industrial Engineer / manufacturing Supervisor / Team leader, management of subordinates (human skills), experience in warehouse management / Food processing lines, and mechanical maintenance of equipment.

Behavioural - Analytical and problem solving ability; Ability to work under pressure; Good communication & service orientated skills; Planning skills with a high degree of control to complete items efficiently; Fundamental understanding of food processing equipment; Ability to think strategically; Good Innovative thinking skills.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.