Inventory Controller at West Coast Personnel

R16 000 – R25 000 per month, depending on experience

• We are recruiting an analytical and detail-oriented Inventory Controller to oversee stock control, inventory reconciliations and logistics processes across a busy wholesale, retail and warehousing environment.
• The successful candidate must have a strong financial background, excellent reconciliation skills and the ability to maintain accurate stock records across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile daily in-store stock counts.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Coordinate monthly stocktakes across retail stores and warehouses.
• Manage bonded stock transfers and reconciliations.
• Monitor wholesale and retail inventory levels.
• Oversee stock receiving, dispatching and inventory movements.
• Handle stock costing, item code creation, imports and cost reconciliations.
• Analyse inventory data, purchasing trends and stock movements.
• Prepare inventory reports and assist with stock audits.
• Work closely with Finance, Procurement, Warehouse and Operations teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Completed Finance or Accounting qualification – essential and non-negotiable.
• Proven experience as an Inventory Controller, Stock Controller or similar.
• Strong finance experience and excellent reconciliation skills.
• Wholesale, retail or warehouse inventory experience.
• Good understanding of stock costing and supply-chain procedures.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills – essential.
• Working knowledge of inventory and accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and reporting ability.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.

Personal Attributes

• Financially astute.
• Methodical and analytical.
• Highly organised.
• Proactive in resolving discrepancies.
• Comfortable working across departments.
• Takes ownership of stock accuracy.