Inventory Controller Location: Sabi Sands / Thabazimbi. Luxury Lodge Environment.Salary: Negotiable (DOE). Accommodation: Live-in / Live-out (where applicable). Role Overview:An excellent opportunity for a highly organised and detail-driven Inventory Controller to oversee multi‑department stock management at a luxury lodge operating across Sabi Sands and Thabazimbi. This role requires strong control discipline, analytical ability, and full accountability for inventory integrity, audit readiness, and operational stock accuracy. Key Responsibilities Inventory Governance & Daily ControlsOversee daily stock movements across all departments (Beverage, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Spa, Retail, Stationery, Operational Equipment, etc.) Ensure strict SOP compliance across all inventory processes Verify all Inventory Administrator inputs (POs, GRNs, transfers, wastage, issues, credits) Correct discrepancies before daily cut-off Maintain accurate item categorisation aligned with property standards Sales vs Consumption ReconciliationReconcile POS sales vs stock depletion (Bar, Retail, Spa, Gallery) Validate recipe‑linked consumption accuracy Investigate discrepancies same‑day and enforce reconciliation before replenishment Purchasing, Transfers & ControlsValidate purchase requests against budgets and PAR levels Check item codes, pricing, suppliers, and UOM accuracy Approve/verify transfers, issues, wastage, and credit documentation Flag irregular purchasing or stock movement patterns Receiving & Storeroom ManagementOversee GRN accuracy and receiving procedures Ensure FIFO rotation, expiry control, and secure storage compliance Conduct weekly storeroom audits and safety checks Maintain chemical segregation and storeroom integrity Stock Counts & Variance ManagementLead mid‑month and month‑end stock counts (including blind counts) Investigate variances using POS, GRNs, and usage data Maintain full audit trail of all discrepancies and corrections Month‑End ReportingCompile full inventory reporting packs (balances, purchases, wastage, transfers, sales vs consumption, variances) Collaborate with all HODs during month‑end close Ensure accurate stock reconciliation across all departments Systems, Master Data & ComplianceMaintain master data integrity in inventory systems (MyStock / MyInventory / Sage Inventory) Ensure pricing aligns with margin policies Enforce segregation of duties and audit controls Support internal and external audits with complete documentation Qualifications 2–4 years’ experience in hospitality inventory / stock control Strong analytical and numerical ability Experience with MyStock / MyInventory / POS systems (TallOrder or similar) Understanding of multi‑department lodge operations (F&B, Spa, Housekeeping, Retail) Ability to supervise storeman/admin functions High attention to detail and disciplined approach Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills Stable employment history with contactable references #J-18808-Ljbffr