Inventory and Dispatch Controller

Job Opportunity: Inventory and Dispatch Controller

Entity: Safripol – Durban

Department: Supply Chain

Job Type: Permanent – Normal

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Closing Date: 2026-10-28

Reference Number: SAF261014-1

Job Summary

Join Our Team at Safripol as an Inventory and Dispatch Controller!

Are you a detail-oriented supply chain professional ready to drive customer excellence? Safripol is seeking an Inventory and Dispatch Controller to play a pivotal role in our Supply Chain Department. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring timely dispatch of finished goods and coordinating critical inventory management activities. If you are passionate about delivering a seamless, customer-centric service and maintaining optimal stock accuracy, this role offers the perfect opportunity to make a tangible impact on our valued clientele.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• National Diploma in Inventory Management (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in inventory management, distribution of finished goods, and warehousing or logistics
• Literate in Microsoft Office Packages
• In-depth knowledge of inventory management in SAP
• Superior organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of inventory control
• Ability to reconcile stock counts to report data
• Database management skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork
• Ability to receive, transfer, and issue stock on SAP
• Clerical, word processing, and office skills

Duties & Responsibilities

Inventory Control & SAP Governance

• Perform critical inventory tasks to ensure correct quantities and locations, including reconciliation of stock at month end.
• Lead the month-end stock count process, including coordinating meetings, identifying risks, highlighting discrepancies, and ensuring timely mitigation actions.
• Maintain accurate records of transfers, consignment stock, silo, and bagged stock.
• Troubleshoot and reconcile discrepancies between physical and SAP stock.
• Reconcile production refeeds (Bag to silo) and assist with audit readiness.
• Achieve SAP versus WMS accuracy targets on all finished goods locations.

Consignment Stock & Customer Consumption

• Govern consignment stock movements and consumption.
• Maintain POD trails and GI processes.
• Develop and implement improvements to operational procedures to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.

Logistics Coordination & Transport Planning

• Liaise with CSRs and 3rd parties.
• Oversee planning and execution of load schedules to warehouses, export destinations, and customer collections.
• Prepare delivery notes and manage SAP goods issue.
• Ensure compliance to ETD/ETA from 3rd party transporter and report delays for effective service to customers.
• Manage process returns and coordinate damages/collection of products.
• Maximize X300 fleet utilization and transport routes.

Transporter, Documentation & Financial Controls

• Manage transporter performance and SLAs.
• Track PODs and ensure alignment between dispatched and invoiced deliveries.
• Validate transport rates via LPS and SAP reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Control claim work against carriers following company procedures.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization

• Improve procedures to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Report delays and drive corrective actions.
• Own E&A’s, UPE’s, MOC, and audit findings.

How to Apply

Applications close on 28 October 2026. Apply before the closing date to avoid missing this opportunity.