CHEP & Pallet Controller

Recruiter

Stratogo

Job Ref

PRS000394/Prisc

Date posted

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Location

Kokstad, South Africa

Salary

20000 Monthly

SUMMARY

CHEP & Pallet Controller

Our clients are seeking a proactive, analytical specialist to focus daily to identify losses, eliminate penalties or unreconciled balances, and significantly reduce our overall pallet bill.

Role Overview

Job Title: CHEP & Pallet Control Specialist

Industry Experience: Wholesale, Retail, FMCG, or Supply Chain / Logistics

Background: Financial / Accounting background (strong reconciliation, ledger balancing, and audit skills) paired with deep equipment-tracking experience.

Location: Kokstad

Key Requirements

(Non-Negotiable)

• CHEP Expertise: Proven hands-on experience managing CHEP accounts and using Portfolio Plus / CHEP portal operations. Candidates who have previously worked directly for CHEP are highly preferred.
• Cost Containment Focus: A track record of actively auditing billing, eliminating loss/penalty fees, and bringing down pallet account costs.
• Inventory & POD Control: Strict experience in tracking daily incoming/outgoing equipment, managing Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation, and enforcing pallet exchanges.
• Systems & Excel: Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs for reconciliation) and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Syspro, Sage, etc.).
• Accountability: Assertive communication skills to hold drivers, suppliers, and retail partners accountable for pallet returns.

CHEP & Pallet Controller

Our clients are seeking a proactive, analytical specialist to focus daily to identify losses, eliminate penalties or unreconciled balances, and significantly reduce our overall pallet bill.

Role Overview

Job Title: CHEP & Pallet Control Specialist

Industry Experience: Wholesale, Retail, FMCG, or Supply Chain / Logistics

Background: Financial / Accounting background (strong reconciliation, ledger balancing, and audit skills) paired with deep equipment-tracking experience.

Location: Kokstad

Key Requirements

(Non-Negotiable)

• CHEP Expertise: Proven hands-on experience managing CHEP accounts and using Portfolio Plus / CHEP portal operations. Candidates who have previously worked directly for CHEP are highly preferred.
• Cost Containment Focus: A track record of actively auditing billing, eliminating loss/penalty fees, and bringing down pallet account costs.
• Inventory & POD Control: Strict experience in tracking daily incoming/outgoing equipment, managing Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation, and enforcing pallet exchanges.
• Systems & Excel: Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs for reconciliation) and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Syspro, Sage, etc.).
• Accountability: Assertive communication skills to hold drivers, suppliers, and retail partners accountable for pallet returns.

POSITION INFO

Primary Responsibilities: Daily Account Ownership: Manage all CHEP debits, credits, and transfers daily. Reconciliations & Audits: Perform weekly/monthly account reconciliations against physical stock takes and resolve discrepancies directly with CHEP. Cost & Loss Reduction: Trace slow-moving or lost equipment, ensure valid signed PODs for all transfers, and eliminate non-exchange penalties. SOP Enforcement: Establish and enforce standard operating procedures for warehouse teams and drivers regarding pallet handling. We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service. There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.