Inventory Operations Controller - 1 Position

Job Purpose
The successful candidate will partner with Inventory Manager to achieve optimal onsite Inventory stock holding from both a financial and operational perspective

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Delegate workflow and manage the team’s operational activities. Plan, organize, lead and control activities carried out at stores
• Manage the Inventory Operations team to ensure accurate and efficient receiving/receipting and issuing of stock; ensuring strong customer support in terms of timing and product availability Manage and control Inventory levels to ensure unsatisfied stores requisitions and services are kept to a minimum.
• Implement and oversee effective and efficient service delivery and resolution of issues affecting delivery or supply constraints
• Oversee the planning of receiving loads and required staff, machinery (i.e., forklift, etc.) for offload etc
• Ensure related engagement takes place with suppliers for all defective goods and goods over/under received
•  Support the business to finalize receipting process for payment by creditors – query resolution, GRN, Credit/exchanges, etc
• Assess operational teams' performance using EPM (Engaged Performance Management) tools, against role profiles and established KPIs
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)
• Ensure compliance to the FCFQ is achieved through rigorous engagement with group and internal audit (this includes maintaining relevance to current systems, policies & procedures)
• Maintain housekeeping of designated area (5S) in accordance with SHERQ and ISO standards (where applicable)
•  Establish and maintain clarity of responsibilities within the decision-making process
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

Job Qualification and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 3 years Procurement , Purchasing or Supply Chain management experience 
• Demonstrated understanding of stores management and Inventory management systems and processes
• Demonstrable track record in managing teams

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please Click here to apply for the position on or before 14th May 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.