Strategic Inventory Controller - Luxury Lodge

HotelJobs; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking an Inventory Controller for a Luxury 5* Game Lodge in Kruger National Park. You will oversee end-to-end inventory across departments, ensure data accuracy, and maintain audit-ready records for the Property and Group Finance.

Responsibilities include daily stock governance, reconciliations, transfers, and month-end reporting. Proactive governance and strong collaboration with HODs are essential.

Qualifications

• Formal Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 2–4 years in hospitality inventory or multi-department stock management.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• Experience with inventory systems (MyStock/MyInventory) and POS.
• Ability to supervise Storeman and Administrator functions.
• Solid understanding of hospitality operations (F&B, Housekeeping, Spa, Retail).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily stock movements across all departments and ensure SOP compliance.
• Reconcile inventory metrics with POS sales, beverage, and retail consumption.
• Validate transfers, wastage, and credits; ensure proper authorisation and documentation.
• Manage PO controls, budgets, and item master data updates.
• Oversee receiving, storage, FIFO, and storeroom integrity; perform cycle counts.
• Lead month-end stock counts and reporting with Finance & Group Inventory Manager.

Skills

Analytical ability

Numerical ability

MyStock

MyInventory

POS systems (TallOrder or similar)

Supervise Storeman & Administrator

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Grade 12

Tools

MyStock

MyInventory

POS systems (TallOrder)

Job description

HotelJobs is seeking an Inventory Controller for a Luxury 5* Game Lodge in Kruger National Park. You will oversee end-to-end inventory across departments, ensure data accuracy, and maintain audit-ready records for the Property and Group Finance.

Responsibilities include daily stock governance, reconciliations, transfers, and month-end reporting. Proactive governance and strong collaboration with HODs are essential.