Inventory Controller

Enaex; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Enaex in Johannesburg seeks an Inventory Controller to manage stock accuracy, support procurement, and ensure SHE compliance across the Rosebank site.

You will maintain stock levels, perform regular cycle counts, reconcile SAP records, analyse usage trends, forecast needs, coordinate replenishments with procurement and warehouse teams, and generate detailed reports for management to drive cost‑effective decisions and safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and participate in training sessions.
• Comply with established processes through accurate implementation, continuous process awareness, and timely resolution of issues.
• Propose process improvements by identifying opportunities and presenting recommendations with relevant data.
• Monitor inventory levels to meet business demands and ensure stock availability for operations.
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile with SAP records to ensure accuracy.
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies to maintain data integrity and prevent disruptions.
• Optimise stock control to minimise wastage and improve storage efficiency.
• Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure timely replenishment.
• Analyse inventory data to identify usage trends, forecast needs, and support decision-making.
• Generate and present detailed inventory reports highlighting insights, variances, and improvement recommendations.
• Maintain warehouse standards by enforcing housekeeping, reporting hazards, and addressing defects to mitigate safety incidents.
• Coordinate stock management and distribution to production sites within required deadlines.
• Manage expenditure within budget by reviewing cost components and conducting monthly spend reviews.
• Monitor actual expenditure and take timely corrective actions.
• Ensure SHE compliance through training and monitoring activities and address gaps.
• Engage with stakeholders to foster collaboration and maintain relationships.
• Identify personal development needs and pursue capacity-building opportunities.
• Obtain approvals and complete relevant self-development activities to enhance skills and competencies.
• Support company-wide events and initiatives and demonstrate Enaex values in interactions.

Job description

• Ensure compliance with organisational policies by maintaining up-to-date knowledge, participating in training sessions, and proactively sourcing answers to queries on a daily and as-needed basis.
• Comply with established processes through accurate implementation, continuous process awareness, and timely resolution of any areas of concern.
• Propose process improvements by identifying opportunities, presenting recommendations to the line manager, and supporting suggestions with relevant information and insights
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels to meet business demands, ensuring availability of stock for uninterrupted operations.
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconciliations to verify inventory accuracy and ensure alignment with SAP records.
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies promptly to maintain data integrity and prevent operational disruptions.
• Optimise stock control processes to minimise wastage, improve storage efficiency, and support cost-effective inventory management.
• Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure timely replenishment of stock based on operational needs and lead times.
• Analyse inventory data to identify usage trends, forecast future requirements, and support informed decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards for stock handling, storage, and safety procedures.
• Generate and present detailed inventory reports to management, highlighting key insights, variances, and recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain warehouse standards by enforcing housekeeping practices, performing routine maintenance tasks, and reporting any defects, hazards, or risks to mitigate safety incidents.
• Coordinate warehouse stock management and distribution to production sites by receiving, binning, stacking, storing, picking, and issuing items in compliance with protocols and within required deadlines.
• Implement and manage expenditure within budget by understanding cost components, approving spend in alignment with financial policies, and conducting monthly reviews.
• Monitor actual expenditure by analyzing financial reports, identifying anomalies or areas of concern, and executing timely corrective actions.
• Ensure effective implementation of SHE by delivering comprehensive training, completing training programs, and addressing any identified gaps or non-compliance.
• Monitor SHE performance by establishing clear standards, ensuring timely completion of monitoring activities, and resolving issues within defined deadlines.
• Maintain ongoing SHE compliance by reviewing current practices, identifying deviations, and correcting them within established timelines
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders by facilitating regular communication, exchanging feedback, and supporting collaboration.
• Manage service provider performance by tracking service level agreements, monitoring delivery against standards, identifying issues, and applying corrective actions when necessary.
• Contribute to the team by actively participating in team events, identifying areas where support is needed, and providing the necessary assistance.
• Engage with team members consistently and be an active, dependable presence in daily team activities.
• Identify personal development needs and source suitable capacity‑building opportunities.
• Obtain the necessary approvals and successfully complete relevant self‑development activities to enhance skills and competencies.
• Support the organization by participating in company‑wide events and initiatives.
• Actively contribute to company‑driven activities and consistently demonstrate the Enaex values in all professional interactions.

Inventory Controller Gauteng - Rosebank, ZA