Senior Inventory Controller

At I&J, part of AVI, we have combined 115 years of excellence with a forward-thinking approach to the fishing industry. As a leader in premium seafood, including Cape Hake and farmed Cape Abalone, we are committed to sustainability, innovation, and empowering local communities. Our latest innovation, Air-Fri’kn Amazing, brings bold flavours and crispy perfection to your air fryer, showcasing our passion for quality and customer-centric excellence.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in inventory and stock control, including supervisory or people management experience.

Experience managing engineering stores across multiple sites, with proficiency in SAP MM/MRP and a Warehouse Management System (WMS)

A completed Degree or Diploma in Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent.

Required to work weekends during stock counts and stores improvement projects, work overtime and travel regularly between the two sites.

Experience of reporting at Head Office level.

Experience of dealing with external auditors and internal auditing processes.

Own reliable transport.

Stock management of rotables and critical spares

Controlling the full process for drawing and issuing of stock.

Monitoring of stock levels and ensure 98% stock availability.

Monitor stock levels, manage the issuing and receipt of stock, determine replenishment requirements and coordinate stock availability across both sites.

Reduce stock variances during Financial Year

Accuracy of monthly stock counts and bi-annual full stock counts.

Conduct and oversee planned cycle counts and monthly stock counts, investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

Stores service delivery and operational support, daily and monthly on-time supply

98% to be achieved for Financial Year.

Monitor the timely issuing and availability of stock, coordinate stock requirements with Engineering and Production and identify potential shortages that could affect maintenance activities.

Stores operations and continuous improvement

Delays of equipment and machinery uptime due to the store’s requirements.

Review stores processes, maintain appropriate storage and stock-control standards, develop and implement SOPs, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

Monitor and control stores access.

Employee and Stores Management

Improve stores standards and monitor improvements.

Allocate and monitor work, supervise stores employees, manage performance and attendance, and identify training and development needs.

Inventory Management

Age analysis and MRP requirements.

Manage delays or complications related to procurement.