Inventory Controller

• A well-established agrochemical manufacturer is seeking an Inventory Controller to assist agents and depots with stock-related queries, perform monthly stock reconciliations for the Distribution and Export warehouses, process stocktake variances, and review Retail reconciliations for the North and South regions.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Senior Certificate; A tertiary qualification of a certificate or diploma in Stock Management/Inventory Control would be advantageous
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience as a Stock/Inventory Controller
• Previous experience in the agrochemical industry would be advantageous
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to interface successfully at multiple organisational levels
• Working knowledge of SHEQ Management Systems (i.e. ISO, etc) standards and requirements would be advantageous
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team, use own initiative and be deadline driven
• Well experienced in Company standards and programs requirements in order to pass on knowledge and requirements to others
• Must possess good communication (verbal and written), planning, organisational, presentation, report writing and people skills
• Must be computer literate in MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Must possess sound working knowledge of Syspro
• Must possess the ability to converse in both English and Afrikaans (verbally and written) due to the nature of the Company’s client base
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, have own reliable transport and be medically fit to drive

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Maintaining full accountability for inventory balances and related balance sheet accounts.
• Managing monthly inventory close processes, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Overseeing inventory provisions and valuation.
• Reporting inventory statistics to management, including goods in transit, open entries, open sales orders and open purchase orders.
• Performing stock reconciliations.
• Assigning and maintaining accurate records and tracking delivery notebooks issued to depots.
• Assisting with ordering new delivery notebooks for depots.
• Evaluating depot training needs.
• Compiling the training matrix.
• Coordinating training according to the training matrix.
• Coordinating and facilitating training for new depot personnel.
• Assisting with coordinating Depot Days.
• Assisting with the preparation of internal and external audits, as well as addressing queries raised by auditors.
• Assisting accountants with month-end procedures, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintaining standard operating procedures for depots.
• Assisting Accounts Payable with purchase order (PO) and goods received note (GRN) matching.
• Managing the depot opening and closure processes.
• Assisting with processing supplier claims.
• Assisting with setting up and recommending new inventory controls.
• Assisting with managing obsolete and expired stock within depots.
• Assisting with managing expired and damaged stock at distribution centres.
• Complying with relevant SHEQ rules and regulations in accordance with company policy.