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Inventory Controller

Maintain stock accuracy through counts, reconciliation, and process discipline.

payments Avg: R26,000

description Overview

Inventory Controllers manage stock counts, investigate variances, and support accurate replenishment and reporting.

**A Day in the Life:**
Cycle counts, variance investigations, and updates in WMS/ERP.

schedule A Day in the Life

07:30

Cycle count planning and priority items

09:00

Counts and variance checks

12:30

Investigate discrepancies and root causes

15:30

Update systems and reporting

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Warehouse Assistant

0-2

Step 2

Inventory Controller

2-6

Step 3

Senior Inventory / Stock Controller

6-10

Step 4

Warehouse Manager

10+

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Salary Range

R 18,000 - R 40,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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