Inventory Controller

Stor-Age Property REIT Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Stor-Age Property REIT Limited seeks an Inventory & Warehouse Manager to own stock control, imports coordination, and warehouse operations across the business.

You will lead a disciplined team, ensure stock accuracy, manage cycles, imports, and logistics, and drive process discipline in a high-value industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in supply chain, logistics, inventory management, procurement or related field is required.
• BTech qualification is advantageous.
• 4-5 years’ experience in inventory management or stock control.
• 1-2 years’ team leadership or management experience.
• Experience in pneumatic or hydraulic industry preferred.
• Experience managing imports, customs documentation and logistics processes.
• Strong understanding of warehouse controls and inventory management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control inventory across the warehouse and operational functions.
• Oversee cycle counts, bin locations, part numbers, and stock verification processes.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure alignment between physical and system quantities.
• Coordinate imports and ensure compliance with customs requirements.
• Manage inbound, storage, picking, dispatch, and logistics activities.
• Drive stock accuracy, inventory visibility, and efficient warehouse utilisation.
• Lead and manage warehouse and inventory staff.
• Address conflict, poor performance, and non-adherence to operational procedures.
• Maintain strong process control, operational discipline, and accountability.
• Work cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, Sales, Operations, and Logistics teams.
• Prepare inventory reports and provide management with accurate operational insights.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Problem solving

Accountability

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain / Logistics

BTech qualification

Tools

Syspro

Excel

Reporting

Job description

Reference: NPr004122-KavN-2

When inventory is controlled properly, operations run smoothly, customers receive what they need, and the business protects its profitability.

A well-established industrial organisation is seeking a hands‑on and highly disciplined Inventory & Warehouse Manager to take ownership of stock control, imports coordination, warehouse operations, and team performance.

This role is suited to a strong inventory professional who understands that accuracy, process discipline, and operational accountability are essential in a high-value industrial environment.

The Opportunity

You will manage inventory and warehouse activities across the business, ensuring that stock records remain accurate, imported materials are properly coordinated, and operational teams consistently follow established processes.

The successful individual will be expected to investigate discrepancies, resolve operational issues, and maintain firm control over stock movements, warehouse procedures, and staff performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and control inventory across the warehouse and operational functions.
• Oversee cycle counts, bin locations, part numbers, and stock verification processes.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure alignment between physical and system quantities.
• Coordinate imports and ensure compliance with customs requirements.
• Manage inbound, storage, picking, dispatch, and logistics activities.
• Drive stock accuracy, inventory visibility, and efficient warehouse utilisation.
• Lead and manage warehouse and inventory staff.
• Address conflict, poor performance, and non-adherence to operational procedures.
• Maintain strong process control, operational discipline, and accountability.
• Work cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, Sales, Operations, and Logistics teams.
• Prepare inventory reports and provide management with accurate operational insights.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• BTech qualification advantageous.
• 4-5 years' experience in Inventory Management or Stock Control.
• 1-2 years' team leadership or management experience.
• Previous exposure to the pneumatic or hydraulic industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing imports, customs documentation, and logistics processes.
• Strong understanding of warehouse controls and inventory management principles.

Technical Requirement

• Syspro experience is essential.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting capability.
• Comfortable analysing inventory data, discrepancies, and operational trends.

The Ideal Candidate

You are:

• Strong, confident, and able to enforce operational standards.
• Highly detail-oriented with a low tolerance for stock inaccuracies.
• Analytical and solutions-driven.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and accountable.
• Able to manage conflict professionally and decisively.Comfortable working in a fast‑paced industrial environment.
• A practical leader who remains close to the operation.

Why Join?

• Take ownership of a critical inventory and logistics function.
• Work within a specialised industrial environment.
• Influence stock accuracy, service delivery, and operational performance.
• Gain strong exposure across imports, warehousing, logistics, and team leadership.
• Join a stable business where accountability and operational excellence are valued.

All suitably qualified candidates will be considered in line with the organisation's Employment Equity objectives.