Inventory Controller

Job Title:

Inventory Controller

Employer:

SOL (BARBADOS) LTD

Location:

Spring Garden, Barbados

Available to:

Yes

Current Sol staff

Yes

External Applicants

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Subordinates:

0

Purpose:

To facilitate on the behalf of SOL (Barbados) Ltd technical support as it relates to inventory management at Spring Garden and Holborn.

Accountabilities:

• Assist with the management of all product inventory to ensure that business efficiencies in the context of aviation, white oils, bunkering, and terminal receipts are continually improved
• Ensure all products, materials, equipment and supplies to operate efficiently are aligned with acceptable policies and standards of the Sol Group
• Ensure daily the requisite inventory operations are completed on time and all inventory is within accepted variances as outlined in recent Sol technical bulletins
• Daily dips
• Stock reconciliations
• Bulk cargo receipts
• Raising and receipt of product purchase orders
• Review of 3-way reconciliation, etc.
• Signing off on all daily variances are completed at the end of each business day as required by policy, complete with explanations/notes
• Manage all product inventory consistently through the year to achieve losses/gains within tolerance and ensure that inventory is timely uploaded and reconciled on time to Great Plains
• Actively participate in monthly stock count activity to ensure that month- end variances are submitted for the appropriate approval
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of all customs duties and tax payments associated with LPG and Jet shipments, in coordination with the Comptroller of Customs.
• Communicate any variances and other issues to the General Manager via the Operations Manager for daily sign-off and approval in writing
• Responsible for developing and fulfilling supply chain objectives
• Managing and updating the inventory and filing systems
• Performing regular inventory checks and maintaining a record of the same
• Coordinating and handling daily operations in a timely manner
• Reviews inventory flows in Great Plains (GP); performs all GP inventory movements for three Sol entities.
• Prepares and maintains inventory reports.
• Responsible for spare parts inventory management.
• Performs GP inventory movements for Sol (Barbados) Ltd, Sol Petroleum (Barbados) SRL and Sol Petroleum International Sales Company.
• Supervise LPG tanker receipts for Spring Garden as required
• Backfill for LPG Foreman as required
• Ensuring all documentation related to inventory flows is complete, accurate and filed correctly
• Identifying, analyzing, and resolving any issues in the inventory management flow and processes
• Checking and processing purchase invoices
• Reviewing and placing orders for new supplies
• Examining if the supplies received are as per the order and in proper condition
• Returning and replacing any damaged products
• Reporting to management any discrepancies

HSSE:

General Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other safety assessments to support Health, Safety and Environmental management
• Maintain relevant HSE logs and documentation (e.g., toolbox meetings, HSSE meetings, Hazard IDs, Workplace Observations, etc.)
• Identification of and assist in the compliance of applicable laws and regulations
• Prepare applicable HSE reports as necessary
• Actively participate in training programs
• Provide assistance and advice on HSE issues to make recommendations to the Operations Manager
• Observe HSE regulations, wears all required safety equipment, encourages safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to the proper personnel
• Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies
• Perform other work-related tasks as required as assigned
• Comply with all Sol and local regulatory HSE procedures and policies

Qualification Requirements:

• University degree in Business Administration, Purchasing, Logistics, or a related field with at least 5 years relevant experience

Other Competency Requirements:

• Proven work experience as an Inventory Comptroller or a similar role in the retail industry
• Complete knowledge of inventory and supply chain processes
• Familiarity with inventory management software
• Demonstrated ability to project manage several simultaneous projects and deliver them on time and on budget without compromise to work quality or safety
• Well organized, with a keen commercial sense applied to decision making
• Competence in Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel, Project, Power Point and Word
• Good communication skills with ability to offer excellent customer service
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• A practical operator with a proven ability to get things done on time and on budget

• Able to self-plan, motivate, and deliver results
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and an attitude to work well with others in teams

• Excellent interpersonal relationships with the proven ability to work collaboratively

• HSSE and Emergency Codes compliance

Other Information:

In addition to basic salary the successful applicant shall receive applicable job grade allowances and be eligible to participate in The Sol Group Pension Scheme and its non-contributory Group Health and Life Insurance Scheme.

Application Procedures:

Applications are to be submitted by completing the Sol Job Application Form available on the Sol website at solpetroleum.com and submitted via e-mail to careers@solpetroleum.com on or by October 9, 2026.  Applicants must complete all the requested information to be considered.  Certified copies of relevant certificates will be requested for those applications under consideration.  Only suitable applications will be acknowledged.