Inventory Controller

To manage the TRADE and NON-TRADE system integrity and financial stock, including movement reporting.

Responsibilities :

• Accountable for resolving non-trade stock queries with relevant stakeholders (Non-Trade Payables, Procurement, RED, Gift Card, Head Office Facilities such as Stationery, Dining Room, Hairdresser, ITS, and Special Occasions).
• Understand end-to-end technical processes for non-trade stock.
• Communicate with BUFMs regarding non-trade stock and gross profit inventory adjustments.
• Reconcile Non-Trade stock balance sheet accounts (RED, Gift Card, Head Office Facilities, stock accruals).
• Operational and financial responsibility for Non-Trade stocktakes of warehouses, including capturing, approval, and reporting.
• Reconcile stock ledger with records at outsourced stock locations.
• Ensure manufacturer charges are accurate and adjusted against stock.
• Accurately cost RED imported Non-trade stock, including additional charges like freight and duty.
• Process miscellaneous transactions such as receipt and issuance of stock per BU requests.
• Maintain records of all gift cards issued to stores, head office, and external corporates.
• Process monthly billing related to gift card stock issued and service charges (courier, management fees).
• Reconcile gift card stock ledger with records at Crossgate and ensure manufacturer charges are accurate.
• Manage first receipt of Red Imported Non-Trade stock and coordinate with Finance Imports Team for payments.
• Calculate costing profit / loss and file RED shipment documentation.
• Meet with stakeholders for shipment closure.
• Reconcile WIP Special Occasions account and process adjustments for billing recovery from suppliers.
• Ensure non-trade stock is properly aged for provisions.
• Contribute to finance policies, principles, and procedures.
• Train stakeholders to understand finance requirements across departments for non-trade.
• Work with Business Systems Analyst to communicate business requirements for system development.
• Assist in analyzing process changes, risks, and communication needs.
• Report on status, issues, and risks.
• Reconcile Division 5 stock clearing and control accounts and compile stock rollforwards.
• Liaise with auditors.

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