Duties: Inventory Governance & Daily Controls: Oversee all daily stock movements across all departments.Ensure full SOP compliance at all times.Verify all transactions captured by the Inventory Administrator, including:Purchase Orders GRNs Transfers (Internal & External) Wastage /Write Off Credit Issues / Consumption Master Data Updates Reject and correct inaccuracies before daily cut-off. Ensure item categorisation (UOM, Cost, VAT rules) aligns with Group standards. Sales vs Consumption Reconciliation (High-Risk Areas): Reconcile POS sales vs inventory depletion for:Bar (Minibar, Game Drive & Sales) Gallery & Creative Lab Retail Spa Retail Validate recipe-linked items for correct depletion (cocktails, pouring).Investigate all consumption discrepancies same-day.Enforce "no replenishment without reconciliation" per SOP. Transfers, Issues, Wastage & Credit Management: Verify all transfers include:Correct documentationSignatures Matched values Ensure all departmental issues are supported by usage sheets.Validate all wastage entries and ensure proper authorisation.Confirm supplier credits are correctly raised and reconciled. Purchase Order Controls & Budget Alignment: Validate purchasing requests against: Department budgetsApproved PAR levelsMin/Max or ROP settingsConfirm all POs use correct item codes, UOM, supplier, price, and delivery details.Notify Group Inventory Manager of unusual changes or irregularities. Receiving, Storage & Storeroom Integrity (via Storeman) Oversight of: GRN accuracy and 3-way matching (PO Delivery Note Invoice) FIFO rotation & expiry control Chemical segregation & OE protection Storeroom access control & key registers Weekly storeroom housekeeping & safety audits Note: The Storeman executes physical tasks; the Inventory Controller verifies compliance. Cycle Counts & Full Stock Counts: Lead mid-month and month-end counts.Ensure blind counts for high-risk items (Beverage, Food, Gallery Retail & Housekeeping Amenities & Cleaning).Investigate variances using movement logs, POS data, GRNs, and usage patterns.Ensure all variances are fully explained and approved. Month-End Process & Reporting: Manage Month End Process for all inventory locations in co-operation with all HODsCompile month-end reporting pack including:Opening & closing balances Purchases Issues & transfers Wastage Sales vs consumption summaries Variance reports Count sheets Compile an Inventory Workbook.Obtain final sign-off from Finance & the Group Inventory Manager. Master Data, Pricing & System Integrity: Maintain accurate item master data in MyStock / MyInventory /Sage InventorySubmit item creation/change requests via approved workflow.Ensure selling prices comply with margin policy. Risk, Compliance & Audit Controls: Maintain separation of duties across request capture approval issue.Keep complete digital document trails (POs, GRNs, Issues, Transfers, Credits).Enforce physical controls: locked cages, CCTV coverage, key registers.Support internal and external audits with accurate records. Requirements: Grade 12A formal qualificationAt least 24 years experience in hospitality inventory or multi-department stock managementStrong analytical and numerical abilityExperience with MyStock / MyInventory / POS systems (TallOrder or similar)Ability to supervise and direct Storeman & Administrator functionsStrong understanding of hospitality operations (F&B, Housekeeping, Spa, Retail and OEs)High accuracy and disciplined follow-throughAbility to collaborate with HODs, Finance, Procurement & Group Inventory Management
Inventory Controller - Thabazimbi
PHOENIX RECRUITMENT
thabazimbi, thabazimbi
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