Inventory Controller

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Date: Aug 21, 2026

Location: Durban, ZA

Company: Mondi AG

Your mission:

  • Implement inventory improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory levels, minimize warehousing costs, and maximize working capital.
  • Coordinate raw material deliveries to ensure continuous supply to the mill.
  • Process and manage all inventory transactions and stock movements on SAP.
  • Maintain the integrity and accuracy of inventory records within SAP.
  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct stock counts at both internal and external warehouse locations.
  • Investigate stock variances and ensure timely corrective action and resolution.
  • Generate inventory management reports, identify discrepancies, and drive corrective measures.
  • Create work orders and monitor usage against budget allocations.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain inventory control procedures and processes.
  • Manage document control, filing systems, and inventory-related records.
  • Prepare inventory documentation and systems for internal and external audits.
  • Provide inventory-related input into departmental planning processes.
  • Forecast stock requirements based on consumption trends and model stock levels.
  • Drive effective cost control measures and minimize stock write-offs through sound inventory management principles.
  • Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
  • Participate in standby duties as required.

 

Your profile:

  • A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Warehousing, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Management (NQF Level 6).
  • 3 to 5 years' experience in operational inventory control within the paper manufacturing industry.
  • Working experience with SAP or a similar ERP system.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • A valid South African driver's license.
  • Forklift operating and Overhead crane driving experience would be advantageous.

 

We offer:

  • Location: Merebank Mill, Travancore Drive, 4052.
  • Duration: Permanent.

Benefits: Health benefits; Learning & Development 

Get in touch:

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future. 

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.

Only CVs uploaded onto our online career platform will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. After creating an account, you will receive an activation link. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or add the address no-reply@mondigroup.com to your “safe list” or address book.

Appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan. The above advert has minimum requirements listed; however, Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.

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