Inventory Controller and Production Admin

1 day ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa IFF Full time

Job Summary
Inventory Controller and Production Admin

Are you looking for a role where your expertise can make a real difference?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.

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.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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