Stock Controller

Zohorecruit; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Stock Controller to own stock accuracy, cycle counts, reporting and variance investigations in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The role suits analytical, organized individuals who are comfortable working with people and data and who can drive continuous improvement in inventory processes across warehouse teams.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years stock control experience preferred.
• Strong problem solving and excellent communications skills.
• Experience with ERP/stock management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stock accuracy and regular cycle counts.
• Investigate variances and report findings.
• Collaborate with warehouse, production and supply chain teams.

Skills

Excel skills

Inventory analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | Posted on 02/10/2026

Are you someone who notices when the numbers don't add up?

Do you enjoy investigating stock variances, finding the root cause of problems and making sure what's physically sitting in the warehouse matches what's showing on the system?

We're looking for a Stock Controller to join a fast-paced FMCG environment and take ownership of stock accuracy, cycle counting, reporting and variance investigation.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who is analytical, organized, detail-driven and confident working with both people and data.

Requirements

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Suitable Tertiary Qualification is arequirement.
• Good problem solving and excellentcommunications skills.
• 2-3 years stock control experience isbeneficial.

Advantageous Skills

• Experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Stock control and inventory management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with ERP / stock management systems
• Cycle counting and stock-taking
• Stock reconciliation and variance analysis
• Root-cause analysis and corrective action
• Experience with SOX controls and compliance
• W2W (Warehouse-to-Warehouse) process experience
• Experience with ECR / Change Management processes
• Inventory reporting and dashboard management
• Experience analyzing stock value and accuracy
• Knowledge of material shortages and inventory risk management
• Report writing and management reporting
• Data analysis and identifying trends/patterns
• Experience working with warehouse, production and supply chain teams
• Continuous improvement / process optimization
• Strong understanding of inventory accuracy and control procedures