Senior Inventory Controller

Recruiter:

Dananda Talent

Job Ref:

JHB000899/Nats

Date posted:

Friday, September 11, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

25 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Inventory Controller to take responsibility for inventory accuracy and stock integrity within a busy warehouse environment.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone accustomed to managing high-volume inventory of at least 1,500 active SKUs / line items, who understands how to investigate discrepancies, maintain accurate stock records and keep inventory processes running efficiently.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Manage inventory accuracy across the warehouse and maintain accurate stock locations and bin allocations.
Manage cycle counts, sectional counts and stock takes, investigating variances and implementing corrective action.
Monitor stock movements, inter-branch transfers, incoming shipments and outstanding stock.
Maintain accurate SKU allocation, barcode information and inventory records.
Monitor stock availability and support demand and work order planning.
Ensure stock is correctly received, stored, moved and processed on the system.
Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies through root-cause investigation.
Prepare inventory and operational reports.
Support efficient day-to-day warehouse and stock control operations.
Supervise and support warehouse/stock control staff and ensure inventory procedures are followed.

Minimum Requirements:

Matric / Grade 12.
Minimum 5 years' inventory or stock control experience within a warehouse, wholesale or distribution environment.
Current or recent responsibility for at least 1,500 active SKUs / stock line items.
Experience with cycle counts, stock takes, inventory reconciliations and variance investigation.
Previous experience supervising or managing warehouse or stock control staff.
Strong ERP / inventory management system experience.
Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving ability.
Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Inventory Management or a related field would be advantageous.
Kerridge K8 experience would be advantageous.

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