A growing retail company is seeking an experienced Inventory Controller to join their team. This role will be crucial in ensuring that all stock-related movements are accurately processed. A background in Finance, Account Management, or Planning is preferred.

Responsibilities:

Store Operations:

• Conduct regular variance checks and compile reports across systems and channels to maintain stock accuracy
• Manage stock locations virtually on SAP for precise inventory control
• Assist Area Managers with inter-branch transfers, ensuring accurate inventory tracking throughout the process
• Collaborate with planners to generate stock and sales reports to optimize stock levels and sales

Stock Counts:

• Perform two comprehensive stock counts annually in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, identifying any potential stock loss per location
• Execute daily cycle counts, analyze stock discrepancies, and propose preventive measures
• Reconcile various systems, investigate variances, and report discrepancies related to inter-branch transfers (IBTs)

System Integrations:

• Work closely with IT and warehouse teams to resolve inventory data discrepancies
• Ensure accuracy in stock movements between ERP, Cargowrite, and POS systems
• Conduct data reconciliations between planning, ERP, and POS to identify and investigate inventory inconsistencies
• Manage sales data integrations from POS to ERP systems, ensuring accurate sales order history (SOH)
• Investigate and resolve unexported items across all sales channels daily

Reporting:

• Analyze store stock data and trace system inaccuracies
• Compile stock adjustments for stores and distribution centers as needed
• Investigate and explain variances in inventory data across different sales channels, and document findings to suggest improvements

Cost Management:

• Partner with the finance team to minimize stock losses and ensure accurate financial reporting

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in a numerical, retail business, or related business field
• 3+ years of experience in inventory control, store planning, or head office administration within a retail environment
• Proficiency in retail ERP systems, SAP, and Shopify
• Advanced Excel skills

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a rapidly growing distributor featuring aspirational brands
• Access to gym and shower facilities, personal training, and yoga classes
• Pension fund and medical aid with gap cover
• Annual staff allocation of R10,000 retail value and 50% staff discount across all brands
• Healthy lunch subsidy, company performance incentive scheme, and long-service incentives
• Participation in a holistic employee wellness program and engagement activities to foster a connected company culture