Inventory Cost Controller

Recruiter:

Fusion Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB005948/Maris

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Location:

East Rand, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Well-established company based on the East Rand seeks an Inventory Cost Controller to join their team!

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

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

Responsibilities:

Optimize stock levels to prevent overstocking or understocking.
Analyze and reduce inventory costs; perform cost variance analysis and report deviations.
Investigate and resolve stock variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Track stock movement, monitor efficiencies, and generate inventory reports using an ERP system.
Plan, coordinate, and manage regular physical stock counts; reconcile with the general ledger.
Produce inventory aging reports and manage expiry dates on raw materials.
Manage and verify stock input, assemblies, and wastage reconciliations.
Maintain and optimize Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accurate product costing.
Collaborate with production and purchasing to optimize stock levels, minimize excess/obsolete inventory, and manage waste.
Ensure high integrity of inventory data within the ERP system.
Ensure compliance with accounting, internal policies, and ISO standards.

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