Warehouse Controller (Supply Chain / Inventory Control / Stock Management / Manufacturing )

Reference: DSS07 – AC

 

Job Description:

A  client of ours who is a prominent OEM company is seeking an experienced Warehouse Controller to lead and optimize their warehouse and inventory operations. This role involves developing and implementing the best practice procedures, ensuring compliance with 5S and QMS standards, managing inventory variances, and overseeing third-party service providers. The successful candidate will support accurate stock management; lead cycle counts and physical inventories and collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure efficient material flow and timely dispatch.

 

Responsibilities:  

• Ensure all third-party service providers on-site operate in line with company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment in accordance with 5S principles.
• Monitor and manage inventory variances, implement improvements, and report on results.
• Provide clear and timely communication to management on relevant matters.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of the Cycle Count Team to ensure accuracy and performance.
• Support the preparation and execution of physical inventories, including reconciliation across distribution centers, stores, and manufacturing sites.
• Define, track, and report on warehouse KPIs and service level agreements (SLAs) to drive business performance.
• Collaborate with internal departments to enhance inventory accuracy, efficiency, and productivity.
• Facilitate effective communication between warehouse team members and the Head of Supply Chain.
• Oversee movement of materials within warehouses and the factory (WIP – Work in Progress).
• Manage the logistics function to ensure all outbound items and equipment comply with regulatory and packaging standards.
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks across warehouse and logistics operations.
• Work closely with the Sales team to ensure a timely and accurate dispatch of parts and shipments.
• Monitor item availability for production and sales orders; coordinate with the Head of Supply Chain to address shortages.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and warehouse policies.
• Manage WIP stock to ensure accurate visibility and control within the system.
• Act as a liaison between Operations, Warehousing, Logistics, and Purchasing to ensure alignment.
• Implement and uphold automated stock management systems to mitigate inventory-related risks.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) standards.

 

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Diploma in Supply Chain / Warehouse Management or equivalent. 
• 5 years’ experience in inventory control management.
• 5 years’ experience in same or similar role.
• Manufacturing and/or Engineering industry experience preferably.
• Proven leadership experience.

 

Benefits and Contractual information

• Competitive salary
• Permanent Position

 

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Duncan Spitzer

Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining                                       

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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