As a Stock Controller / Junior Inventory Controller, you will play a key role in managing and maintaining accurate stock levels, ensuring inventory accuracy, and supporting supply chain operations. This entry-level position is ideal for someone organized, detail-oriented, and eager to develop their career in inventory management.

• Bachelor of Commerce Supply Chain (BCOM) Degree (required).
• 2-3 years’ experience in a FMCG or Production environment (essential).
• Minimum 2-3 years in a stock controlling role (essential).
• Proficiency in SAGE Pastel (essential).
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (essential).
• Grade 12 / Matric.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate stock levels across all inventory categories through regular cycle counts and system reconciliations.
• Maintain daily and weekly inventory reports, ensuring all data reflects physical stock accurately.
• Process stock adjustments, returns, and inter-branch transfers (IBTs) in SAGE Pastel.
• Work closely with the production, receiving, and dispatch teams to monitor material usage, variances, and inventory movement.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, conducting root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Support month-end processes including stock take coordination, variance reporting, and audit preparation.
• Monitor stock ageing and slow-moving items, proposing actions to optimize inventory levels.
• Enforce and uphold inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Provide regular feedback to Management
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Must be able to solve stock and system issues, root-cause analysis, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure stock accuracy and process improvements.