Inventory Controller

SUMMARY:
When inventory is controlled properly, operations run smoothly, customers receive what they need, and the business protects its profitability.

A well-established industrial organisation is seeking a hands-on and highly disciplined Inventory & Warehouse Manager to take ownership of stock control, imports coordination, warehouse operations, and team performance.

This role is suited to a strong inventory professional who understands that accuracy, process discipline, and operational accountability are essential in a high-value industrial environment.

POSITION INFO:

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and control inventory across the warehouse and operational functions.
• Oversee cycle counts, bin locations, part numbers, and stock verification processes.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure alignment between physical and system quantities.
• Coordinate imports and ensure compliance with customs requirements.
• Manage inbound, storage, picking, dispatch, and logistics activities.
• Drive stock accuracy, inventory visibility, and efficient warehouse utilisation.
• Lead and manage warehouse and inventory staff.
• Address conflict, poor performance, and non-adherence to operational procedures.
• Maintain strong process control, operational discipline, and accountability.
• Work cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, Sales, Operations, and Logistics teams.
• Prepare inventory reports and provide management with accurate operational insights.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• BTech qualification advantageous.
• 4–5 years’ experience in Inventory Management or Stock Control.
• 1–2 years’ team leadership or management experience.
• Previous exposure to the pneumatic or hydraulic industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing imports, customs documentation, and logistics processes.
• Strong understanding of warehouse controls and inventory management principles.

Technical Requirement

• Syspro experience is essential.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting capability.
• Comfortable analysing inventory data, discrepancies, and operational trends.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong, confident, and able to enforce operational standards.
• Highly detail-oriented with a low tolerance for stock inaccuracies.
• Analytical and solutions-driven.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and accountable.
• Able to manage conflict professionally and decisively.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• A practical leader who remains close to the operation.

Why Join?

• Take ownership of a critical inventory and logistics function.
• Work within a specialised industrial environment.
• Influence stock accuracy, service delivery, and operational performance.
• Gain strong exposure across imports, warehousing, logistics, and team leadership.
• Join a stable business where accountability and operational excellence are valued.