Warehouse Systems & Inventory Controller

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mozambique

Description

What you will be expected to do:

• Ensure real-time and accurate visibility of all inventory across storage zones.
• Facilitate cycle counts, reconciliations, and root cause assessment for stock variances.
• Develop and maintain an inventory control matrix aligned to WMS, CRM, and ERP processes.
• Oversee aged stock reporting and recommend corrective measures for slow-moving and obsolete items.
• Coordinate with inbound/outbound teams to maintain FIFO and proper bin allocation.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly stock reconciliations between physical inventory and system records.

• Serve as system super-user for WMS, ERP, and CRM platforms.
• Manage label printing, bin transfers, order staging, and picking via handheld terminals.
• Liaise to enhance system workflows, reports, and dashboard functionalities.
• Train and assist staff on system usage, ensuring compliance with standard procedures.
• Review data accuracy and generate reports to inform evaluation and process improvement.
• Generate inventory and warehouse performance reports for management review.

• Facilitate process mapping, SOP documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review operational data (throughput, TAT, accuracy) and propose efficiency improvements.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Supervisor to streamline material flow and warehouse layout for optimal space utilization.
• Participate in risk assessments, audits, and compliance checks related to stock and system control.
• Contribute to inventory allocation and replenishment activities to ensure product availability.
• Coordinate with transport, distribution, and fulfilment teams to ensure accurate shipment documentation and stock movement tracking.

• Ensure compliance with company inventory policies, audit requirements, and internal controls.
• Prepare regular inventory accuracy, variance, stock aging, and warehouse KPI reports.
• Review inventory trends and recommend improvements to reduce losses and improve efficiency.
• Track and report key inventory metrics including stock accuracy, stock adjustments, and order fulfilment performance.

You might be a strong candidate if you have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, or warehouse management systems within FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/WMS systems – system implementation or super-user level experience preferred.
• Proven record of reducing stock variances and improving warehouse data accuracy.
• Excellent numerical reasoning, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of ISO and OSHA compliance standards is preferred.
• Strong team coordination and relationship-building skills, with a hands-on approach and attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High levels of integrity and accountability.
• Strong communication skills (English and Portuguese) and stakeholder engagement experience.

What Sun King offers:

• Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
• An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards a profound impact on people and the planet.
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Center for Leadership.