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Inventory Accountant - Industrial at Lactalis South Africa
Lactalis South Africa
September 04, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Description
Join SANULAC Nutritionals at our Clayville Plant as a Inventory Accountant Reporting to the Warehouse & Distribution Manager; ensuring effective management of inventory on site and at suppliers. Manage inventory by stock taking and classifying materials for the business. Ensuring counting of stores inventory and discarding of inventory that does not meet company standards. Performs inventory audits and analyses and reports any discrepancies to stakeholders. Reconciles actual stock counts to ERP generated reports. Compiles logistics and inventory reports.
Required Skills
Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain/BCom Finance/Accounting
At least 3-5 years relevant working experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
Computer literate - proficiency in excel, word, PowerPoint, and a fully integrated ERP system g. BaaN, SAP, BPCS etc.
Previous stock inventory knowledge and experience
Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure that all stock related activities adhere to the stock take "Golden Rules" of the company
Obtain cycle count plan that covers all inventory stored within the plant and at suppliers
Generate and distribute inventory cycle counts for the plant
Capture and randomly audit returned counts and follow up on unreturned stock
Perform count analysis and report on discrepancies
Report on cycle count completeness for all areas
Compile count completeness, variance, and inventory reports
Pro-actively communicate all inventory risk to Management
Assist with and plan bi - annual stock counts
Coordinate all internal and external count audit related activities
Coordinate all procedure verification related activities with external auditors
Complete stock reconciliation reports and reconcile with SC and Finance
Ensure the plant maintains accurate inventory levels by highlighting expired stock and ensure correct warehouse allocations
Obtain authorization, execute inventory adjustments with provision and writing-off of inventory deemed not suitable for use
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve work objectives
Generate In transit and Expiry reports for Warehouse and MC
Assist MC in Chemicals and plastics count, preparing and submitting Chemical recon
Complete the Inventory Count Certificate of Completion for each warehouse and location and submit it to the group portal
Deadline:4th September,2026
Join SANULAC Nutritionals at our Clayville Plant as a Inventory Accountant Reporting to the Warehouse & Distribution Manager; ensuring effective management of inventory on site and at suppliers. Manage inventory by stock taking and classifying materials for the business. Ensuring counting of stores inventory and discarding of inventory that does not meet company standards. Performs inventory audits and analyses and reports any discrepancies to stakeholders. Reconciles actual stock counts to ERP generated reports. Compiles logistics and inventory reports.
Required Skills
Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain/BCom Finance/Accounting
At least 3-5 years relevant working experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
Computer literate - proficiency in excel, word, PowerPoint, and a fully integrated ERP system g. BaaN, SAP, BPCS etc.
Previous stock inventory knowledge and experience
Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure that all stock related activities adhere to the stock take "Golden Rules" of the company
Obtain cycle count plan that covers all inventory stored within the plant and at suppliers
Generate and distribute inventory cycle counts for the plant
Capture and randomly audit returned counts and follow up on unreturned stock
Perform count analysis and report on discrepancies
Report on cycle count completeness for all areas
Compile count completeness, variance, and inventory reports
Pro-actively communicate all inventory risk to Management
Assist with and plan bi - annual stock counts
Coordinate all internal and external count audit related activities
Coordinate all procedure verification related activities with external auditors
Complete stock reconciliation reports and reconcile with SC and Finance
Ensure the plant maintains accurate inventory levels by highlighting expired stock and ensure correct warehouse allocations
Obtain authorization, execute inventory adjustments with provision and writing-off of inventory deemed not suitable for use
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve work objectives
Generate In transit and Expiry reports for Warehouse and MC
Assist MC in Chemicals and plastics count, preparing and submitting Chemical recon
Complete the Inventory Count Certificate of Completion for each warehouse and location and submit it to the group portal
Deadline:4th September,2026