Inventory Controller and Production Admin

IFF; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flavors and fragrances company is seeking an Inventory Controller and Production Admin based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role involves controlling stock accuracy and investigating differences across operational areas. Key responsibilities include monitoring stock, leading cycle counts, and generating inventory reports. A diploma and a minimum of 1-2 years of inventory control experience are preferred. Familiarity with SAP and excellent communication skills are essential. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Access to learning and career advancement

Competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years inventory control experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock differences and adjust in SAP.
• Supervise and coordinate cycle counting.
• Generate inventory reports for month-end reporting.

Skills

Inventory control experience

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Diploma

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job title : Inventory Controller and Production Admin

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 31, 2025

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The Inventory Controller and Production Admin will mainly control the stock accuracy levels and investigate the stock differences in support of the Flavors and Fragrance plants.

The role is based in Johannesburg, South Africa in an onsite capacity.

Where you will make a difference

• Investigate any stock differences back to the root-cause for all operational areas of the business
• Monitor stock differences and make the necessary adjustments in SAP.
• Manage cycle count process, stock checks through interaction with stores, dispatch, manufacturing and co-ordinate conciliation of counts and adjustments in SAP as required.
• Communicate promptly any inventory issue and lead in finding solutions and provide accurate information to all other departments.
• Support the C AND A sample unit with all required warehouse moves for stock issue.
• Supervise and coordinate the cycle counting for all operational departments.
• Provide a backup for receiving stores person
• Control and monitor COGI errors and Transfer orders for all operational departments
• Perform vital function during annual stock-take by assisting in process from start to finish
• Coordinate action for inventory SLOB and BLOCKED stock.
• Post and monitor Spray Dry raw material account.
• Mass balance RSPO calculation tool (Palm oil )
• Action all Eliminated and replaced material codes on SAP
• Monitor and clear all generated system errors on time.
• Be able to generate inventory reports month end reporting on SAP.
• Action expired stock shelf-life extensions.
• Assist in maintain DMA for raw materials and production storage locations
• Be aware and apply to role as required, the requirements of IFF external operational audits needs (SEDEX, URSA, ISO14001, NSF, LAS, FSSC)
• Perform any other reasonable and lawful duties as required by the company.

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Preferably diploma
• Minimum of 1-2 years inventory control experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal direct supervision.

How would you stand out?

• Familiarity with SAP.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excell and Word)
• Outstanding communication skills

Why Choose us?

• Access opportunities for learning, career advancement, and personal growth.
• Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your well-being

End Date : December 31, 2025

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