Inventory Controller

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over 130 locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our client's logistics challenges.

The Warehouse Inventory Controller is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring stock integrity, and supporting operational efficiency within a large, multi-client warehouse operation.

The role ensures all inventory transactions are processed correctly within the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and that physical stock aligns with system records across multiple clients and varied product categories.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Accuracy & Control

• Maintain accurate inventory records within the Warehouse Management System (WMS) across multiple client accounts. • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts based on ABC classification and client requirements. • Lead and support full physical inventory counts and client-specific stock audits. • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner, including root cause analysis. • Monitor stock movements (receipts, transfers, returns, adjustments) across bulk, palletised, and pick-face locations. • Ensure correct batch, serial number, FIFO/FEFO compliance where applicable.

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Reconcile physical stock against system records for multiple clients. • Prepare inventory variance reports and corrective action summaries. • Track KPIs such as inventory accuracy %, shrinkage, adjustment trends, and ageing stock. • Provide daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports to management and clients as required.

Process & Compliance

• Ensure all inventory processes follow company SOPs, client SLAs, and JAFZA regulatory requirements. • Support internal and external audits, including client audits and compliance inspections. • Identify and recommend improvements to inventory control procedures and location management. • Ensure proper segregation of client stock and adherence to free zone regulations.

Operational Support

• Coordinate closely with receiving, picking, VAS, staging, and dispatch teams to maintain stock integrity. • Manage quarantine, damaged, returned, and non-conforming stock processes. • Support value-added services (VAS) operations by ensuring accurate material issuance and reconciliation. • Assist in warehouse layout optimisation, bin management, and space utilisation.