Our client, a leading organisation within the wine industry, is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Inventory Controller to join their operations team based in Stellenbosch. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring optimal stock availability across multiple locations while maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting efficient supply chain operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in stock planning, replenishment, inventory reporting, forecasting support, and operational coordination. This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working with data, identifying trends, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment.

Duties will include (but not be limited to): *Monitor and manage inventory levels across multiple sites and business units *Plan and coordinate replenishment activities to ensure stock availability *Analyse inventory trends and identify potential stock shortages or excess stock *Process stock-related transactions, adjustments, transfers, and purchase orders *Maintain accurate inventory records and system integrity *Support forecasting and demand planning activities through analysis of historical sales and stock data *Prepare and analyse inventory reports to support operational decision-making *Participate in stock takes, reconciliations, and inventory investigations *Work closely with operations, procurement, sales, finance, and warehouse teams to support business requirements *Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes, reporting, and operational efficiencies *All other tasks related to the role.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
• Matric required, a relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous;
• 2-4 years' experience within a similar role;
• Experience working in the wine industry will be beneficial;
• Previous experience working with ERP systems such as Syspro, SAP, Sage, Oracle or similar;
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office, specifically with Microsoft Excel);
• Own reliable transport.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 29 June 2026.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If no feedback is received within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.