Inventory Cost Controller

Recruiter:

Empire Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000075/Trin

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

400000 Annually

SUMMARY:
INVENTORY COST CONTROLLER
Finance – Manufacturing / FMCG Environment
Your mission: turn stock data into smarter business decisions.
A growing manufacturing business is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Cost Controller to take ownership of inventory costing, optimize stock levels, and drive cost efficiencies across the supply chain. This is more than a reporting role — it’s a commercially focused, technically strong position that directly impacts production performance and profitability.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Optimize stock levels to avoid overstocking and understocking
Analyze and reduce inventory costs, performing cost variance analysis and reporting deviations
Investigate and resolve stock variances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
Utilize ERP system to track stock movement, monitor efficiencies, and generate inventory reports
Plan, coordinate, and manage regular physical counts, reconciling with the general ledger
Produce inventory aging reports and manage expiry dates on raw materials
Oversee stock input, assemblies, and wastage reconciliations
Maintain and optimize Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate product costing
Collaborate with production and purchasing to minimize excess/obsolete inventory and manage waste
Ensure high integrity of inventory data within the ERP system
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting, and ISO standards

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Finance, or related field
3–5 years’ experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, modeling)
Strong experience with ERP systems
Understanding of ISO standards
Management experience

Personal Attributes:

Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical ability
Proactive and solution-focused in resolving discrepancies
Resilient under pressure and deadline-driven
Strong collaborative and communication skills

This opportunity suits a finance professional who enjoys operational involvement, understands manufacturing or FMCG stock complexities, and can confidently influence cost management strategies.

If you are ready to take ownership of inventory cost control within a dynamic, growing business, we would love to hear from you.
Send your CV to Empire Recruitment SA.

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