Supply Chain Inventory Controller

Recruiter:

Pillango Placements

Job Ref:

PTA003729/JB

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

18000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
If your mornings are for sleep-ins, make the night shift your time to thrive in a rewarding job.

As a Supply Chain Inventory Controller, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting end-to-end supply chain operations and ensuring seamless inventory control across multiple departments

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory control across multiple departments and sites.
Reporting & Consolidation: Consolidate stock reports for raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and packaging.
Cycle Counts & Stock Audits: Perform cycle counts, stock takes, and investigate variances.
Stock Monitoring: Monitor stock availability, slow-moving, expired, and obsolete stock.
Inter-Site Transfers: Support inter-site transfers and stock reconciliations.
Logistics Support: Assist in logistics planning, dispatch scheduling, transport utilization, and delivery tracking.
Compliance: Ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) compliance, maintaining stock integrity.
Audit & Reporting Support: Assist with audits and supply chain reporting.

Minimum Requirements:

Educational Qualifications: Matric (Grade 12) required. A Diploma or certificate in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations is advantageous.
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in inventory control, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, or food processing industries.
- Experience managing inventory across multiple departments or sites.
- Familiarity with Meat Matrix & Sequel software is beneficial.
Skills:
- Strong proficiency in Excel and reporting.
- Sound understanding of logistics and distribution processes.

Personal Attributes:

Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Strong coordination and communication skills.
Analytical, proactive, and solution-driven approach.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and liaise with multiple stakeholders.
Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans.

Salary:

The proposed salary for the role is R18k - R20k per month - the final offer will depend on qualifications, experience and skills.

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