Reference: CPT001390-LR-1
Inventory Controller
R16 000 – R25 000 per month, depending on experience
We are recruiting an analytical and detail-oriented Inventory Controller to oversee stock control, inventory reconciliations and logistics processes across a busy wholesale, retail and warehousing environment.
The successful candidate must have a strong financial background, excellent reconciliation skills and the ability to maintain accurate stock records across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and reconcile daily in-store stock counts.
- Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
- Coordinate monthly stocktakes across retail stores and warehouses.
- Manage bonded stock transfers and reconciliations.
- Monitor wholesale and retail inventory levels.
- Oversee stock receiving, dispatching and inventory movements.
- Handle stock costing, item code creation, imports and cost reconciliations.
- Analyse inventory data, purchasing trends and stock movements.
- Prepare inventory reports and assist with stock audits.
- Work closely with Finance, Procurement, Warehouse and Operations teams.
Minimum Requirements
- Completed Finance or Accounting qualification – essential and non-negotiable.
- Proven experience as an Inventory Controller, Stock Controller or similar.
- Strong finance experience and excellent reconciliation skills.
- Wholesale, retail or warehouse inventory experience.
- Good understanding of stock costing and supply-chain procedures.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills – essential.
- Working knowledge of inventory and accounting systems.
- Strong analytical and reporting ability.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail.
Personal Attributes
- Financially astute.
- Methodical and analytical.
- Highly organised.
- Proactive in resolving discrepancies.
- Comfortable working across departments.
- Takes ownership of stock accuracy.
Important: Candidates without a completed Finance or Accounting qualification will not be considered.
R16 000 - R25 000 - Monthly