Growing company supplying perishable food to the retail market , based in Maitland, Cape Town is looking for an analytical and detail-oriented Inventory Controller. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing costing structures, inventory movement and stock control processes while supporting financial accuracy across operations. This role is suited to someone who has experience working with product costing, stock management, analysing data and who is comfortable working with technology and large datasets. Duties: Manage and maintain product costing structures, including recipe costing and bill of materials (BOMs) Monitor and control inventory movements across the business Process and verify GRVs (Goods Received Vouchers) and supplier deliveries Maintain accurate stock records and inventory systems Coordinate and oversee regular stock takes and stock reconciliations Investigate and resolve stock variances, wastage, and costing discrepancies Assist with setting up stock codes, costing models, and system structures Work closely with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and stock control Requirements: Experience working with data and costings Previous experience with inventory management and stock control Practical experience handling GRVs, stock movements, and stock reconciliation processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills High attention to detail and accuracy Strong Excel skills Comfortable working with ERP, inventory, or accounting systems Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new systems quickly Strong organisational skills Ability to work both independently and within a team Proactive and solutions-driven mindset
