Stock Controller | POD

LIFE Healthcare Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare service provider in Greater London is seeking a Stock Controller for their operations. The ideal candidate will manage stock levels, ensure quality pharmaceutical supply, and maintain effective relationships within the team. Applicants should possess at least Grade 12 education and a minimum of 2 years' experience in stock control in a hospital setting. Skills in SAP and a customer-oriented approach are preferred. This role offers a vital contribution to the operational efficiency in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in stock control within a hospital environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control processes and procedures.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels and daily ordering to ensure quality supply service.
• Conduct quarterly stocktaking and manage dead stock.
• Assist with operational efficiencies and managing unrecorded liabilities.
• Monitor expiry dates and ensure proactive stock issue reporting.

Skills

Stock control

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

Grade 12

Tools

SAP

iMeds

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Perm on Demand Stock Controller position at Life East London Private Hospital reporting to Sazi Mkunqwana, Pharmacy Manager. This position will contribute to effective management of stock in pharmacy and the wards.

Critical Outputs

• Develop and maintain sound relationships with internal customers to achieve cooperation and compliance with audit processes
• Set up and maintenance of preferred stock levels, and daily ordering of stock to ensure a quality pharmaceutical supply service
• Asset management to ensure security of stock to minimize loss due to redundancy
• Quarterly stocktaking
• Active involvement in stock‑takes and cycle counts
• Assist with non‑recoverable utilization
• Dead stock and short dated stock management
• Assist with managing operational efficiencies identified
• Assist with managing Unrecorded Liabilities, MIR6 and GRIR reports as appropriate
• Monitoring expiry dates of all items and managing as per protocol
• Informing UM and PM of any stock issues and shortages
• Ensuring that stock is available at all times
• Ensure cost‑efficiency regarding staff planning
• Focus on implementationary products
• Managing the surgical stores department
• Managing the procurement, control and distribution of surgical stock
• Ensuring accurate receiving and receipting of surgical stock.
• Capturing of prosthesis and consignment invoices and transfers to theatre
• Implementing and maintaining the LHC formulary and providing feedback to PM
• Capturing and handling of product complaints
• Resolving queries from relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring a culture of quality in our business and operational excellence.
• Any other task that the line manager may deem necessary

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Sound knowledge of at least 2 years on stock control in a hospital environment
• A working knowledge of SAP will be an advantage.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage. Hospital experience and knowledge of systems (iMeds) is a requirement.
• A person who is result orientated, pays attention to detail, has excellent interpersonal as well as communication skills is needed.
• Customer focus, a commitment towards continuous improvement, the ability to work independently and the management of time is required.
• Computer proficiency is essential.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Experience within inventory management or relevant experience within a pharmaceutical environment
• Knowledge of inventory control, processes, procedures and practices
• Good organizational skills are essential as well as attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Management skills is essential
• Able to work under pressure as well as being able to work as part of a team

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Drive & energy
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Goal directed

Email: [e-mail] Closing date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.