Inventory Controller (Consumer Goods) – Fixed Term Contract

Sapientis Talent Management Pty. Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent management firm is seeking an experienced Inventory Controller in Johannesburg to oversee daily inventory control activities. The ideal candidate should have a degree in logistics and at least 5 years of experience in inventory management. Responsibilities include ensuring inventory aligns with Oracle systems and training staff. This role offers a market-related salary and a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Benefits

Market related salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in Inventory/Materials/Stock Management environment is essential.
• Solid experience with 3rd party inventory management.
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Executing daily Inventory Control activities ensuring physical and system inventory match.
• Training of logistics and warehouse personnel on inventory procedures.
• Conducting reviews on inventory reports to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Inventory Management

Stock Management

Oracle Systems

Excel Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree/National Diploma in Warehousing, Logistics, Management, Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle WMS

MS Office

Job description

Seeking a driven and experienced Inventory Controller to be responsible for daily Inventory Control activities and to propose and implement process improvements to increase service levels, efficiency and effectiveness. Our client is a giant in the consumer goods sector.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Matric and Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Degree/National Diploma) in Warehousing, Logistics, Management, Supply Chain or similar
• At least 5 years’ experience in Inventory/Materials/Stock Management environment, or Warehouse Management is essential
• Solid experience with 3^rd party inventory management
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheets
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer literate – Oracle and other WMS, MS Office etc)
• ERP System experience
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Key responsibilities will also include:

• Executing daily Inventory Control activities and support within South Africa and cross boarder countries, making sure that physical inventory and system (Oracle) inventory is matching
• Executing on all inventory activities according to policies and procedures ensuring compliance to legal, regional and local requirements
• Providing direct inventory support and inventory maintenance on Oracle – including training of logistics and warehouse personnel, cycle counts, resupply order requests, inventory adjustments, back order reports, and physical inventories
• Providing support in case of questions and support in training ensuring a sufficient level of system knowledge of all people who have influence on inventory accuracy
• Executing, advising and escalating on inventory related topics including country scans.
• Performing proactive communication about stock situations/ issues/ risks to key stakeholders including senior management, sales and marketing teams.
• Ensuring that procedures are executed in relation to potential expiring stock including informing marketing/ management team in time about potential expiring stock
• Conducting reviews on a weekly / monthly basis related to third party contractor inventory reports against Oracle on-hand inventory report to ensure accuracy and integrity are being maintained. And investigating all discrepancies, reports findings and making necessary corrections on Oracle.

• Location: Successful incumbent will primarily be based in Johannesburg (Northern Suburbs)
• Offer: Market related salary plus benefits
• Duration: 12 months fixed term contract

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