Supply Chain Inventory Controller

Supply Chain Inventory Controller - - - - - - - - - - - - KEY EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS Perform weekly and monthly periodic closures relating to inventory transactions, service accruals, material rebates, and

other cost allocations across business value streams within the MLK business entity.

Root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, look for continuous improvement opportunities in inventory and its impact towards costing transaction processes

Appropriate recording and reconciling inventory transactions related to Inter-plant stock transfers in the SAP MM/EWM system.

Maintain inventory controls and monitor cycle count processes.

Coordinate monthly and annual physical inventory count and post adjustments for differences.

Drafting inventory reports that document inventory counts, discrepancies, and other statistical data.

Reporting inventory statistics to management and suggesting improvements to inventory control.

Evaluate inventory movement and Review Excess and Obsolete provision

Liaising with external auditors to provide requested samples, investigate variances, and resolve all inventory-related inquiries efficiently, ensuring a timely audit completion

Monitor and suggest for process, control improvements related to Inventory management

Maintain Freight in and out databases and reconcile with the general ledger

Support Maintain standard costs of finished goods and production components in the SAP system.

Support monthly and annual Costing Runs.

Review production orders for cost discrepancies and perform price adjustments.

Prepare and present inventory provisions across all inventory categories.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATE PROFILE ​ Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy/ Finance/ Supply chain management or equivalent from a recognized University. Professional qualification in CIMA (UK)/ ACCA (UK)/ ISMM/ CIPS will be advantageous. 4 - 6 years of experience in working with financial data related to costing and inventory in manufacturing and warehousing industry. Knowledge about Accounting IAS/IFRS's relating to Inventories will be an Added Advantage. High-level understanding of manufacturing Costing, systems and inventory valuations will be an Added Advantage. SAP experience including SAP EWM, relating to Inventory management would be a added advantage. Advanced proficiency and experience with Microsoft Excel and related financial systems; Excellent level of verbal and written English communication skills.