Senior Inventory Controller

Sasol; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Sandton is seeking a Senior Inventory Controller to implement inventory management methodologies and monitor stock levels across retail sites. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. This role ensures compliance with SOX controls and optimizes inventory investment. The company values diversity and inclusion in their hiring process.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor consignment inventory movements for Retail sites on consignment stock.
• Maintain and manage wet stock reconciliations (WSRs) for all retail sites.
• Identify and investigate WSR discrepancies.
• Handle customer queries and provide timely feedback for consignment inventory.
• Process stock adjustments in line with inventory reporting requirements.
• Report on consignment inventory as per management requirements.
• Ensure compliance to SOX controls and related processes.
• Cooperate with stakeholders to maintain optimal levels of inventory.
• Adhere to inventory policies and procedures.
• Provide cross-functional support to Retail Business Support team.
• Review and update inventory policies to improve efficiency.

Skills

Document Management

Communicates Effectively

Inventory and Materials Management

Plans and Aligns

Decision Quality

Materials Movement

Warehouse Operations

Action Oriented

Ensures Accountability

Logistics Administration and Analysis

Education

University Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Senior Inventory Controller – Sasol

Job Reference: 10622

Closing Date: 17 November 2025

Location: Sandton

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Purpose of Job: Implement company adopted inventory management methodology with regards to Stock-on-Consignment in Sasol’s Retail business. Maximise uptime by monitoring adequate stock levels at retail sites via ATG system while optimising investment in inventory considering business risks. Investigate variances (theoretical stock vs physical stock) and clearly document reasons for variances (strictly adhering to SOX control requirements). Prepare, maintain and analyse inventory reconciliations (strictly adhering SOX control requirements)

Key Accountabilities:

• Monitor consignment inventory movements for Retail sites on consignment stock.
• Maintain and manage wet stock reconciliations (WSRs) for all retail sites on consignment.
• Identify and investigate WSR discrepancies.
• Handle customer queries and provide timely feedback for consignment inventory at retail sites.
• Process stock adjustments in line with periodic inventory reporting requirements (strictly adhering SOX control requirements).
• Report on consignment inventory as per management and compliance requirements, and provide ad hoc inventory-related reporting when needed.
• Ensure strict compliance to SOX controls and related processes, procedures and documentation/record-keeping requirements (including cooperation with Customer Demand Fulfilment team on Mass Balance etc).
• Cooperate with relevant stakeholders (CDF, Finance, Retail Operations) to maintain optimal levels of inventory by site (optimise working capital), monitor inventory levels and replenishment orders.
• Adhere to relevant inventory policies, procedures (SOPs) and accounting standards.
• Provide ad-hoc cross-functional support to Retail Business Support team as and when required (billing, master data, UAT etc.)
• Review and update inventory policies, recommend, influence & motivate for operational changes to improve efficiency or performance.

Formal Education: University Bachelor's Degree

Working Experience: 3+ relevant years

Required Personal And Professional Skills:

• TC_Document Management
• BC_Communicates Effectively
• TC_Inventory and Materials Management
• BC_Plans and Aligns
• BC_Decision Quality
• TC_Materials Movement
• TC_Warehouse Operations
• BC_Action Oriented
• BC_Ensures Accountability
• TC_Logistics Administration and Analysis

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of "Innovating for a better world", Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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