Overview
Supply Chain Inventory Controller Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Supply Chain Inventory Controller
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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.