Clerk: Value Chain

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG is seeking a detail‑oriented Stock Controller/Administrator to manage stock control from raw materials to finished goods and to ensure accurate reporting. The role supports multiple departments and assists the warehouse with day‑to‑day queries.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of administrative experience with MS Office, plus 1–3 years in stock control within an FMCG environment. Grade 12 and a bookkeeping qualification are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years administrative experience with MS Office advanced skills.
• Experience in an FMCG environment.
• 1–3 years stock control experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the stock control processes from raw material to finished goods and the reporting thereof.
• Provide cross-functional support and assist warehouse with queries.
• Record stock in and stock out accurately at correct pricing.
• Analyze conversion costs and usage variances.
• Maintain orderly paperwork and records.
• Investigate variances from cycle counts daily.
• Coordinate value chain reconciliations with minimal variances.
• Maintain and present value chain data in INVOCOMS to relevant parties.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Office management

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Deadline driven

Stock control understanding

Education

Grade 12

Bookkeeper qualification

Tools

MS Office Advanced

Job description

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa's FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

To ensure that accurate and timeous financial information is processed to the financial system. Responsible for stock control processes from raw material to finished products and returns.

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the stock control processes from raw material to finished goods and the reporting thereof.
• To ensure support across functional departments within the business and assisting the warehouse team with any queries.
• To ensure accurate recording of stock in and stock out of the system at the correct pricing.
• Analysis of Conversion Cost and usage variances
• Ensuring that all paperwork is accurately recorded and kept in order.
• Daily investigations into variances of cycle counts.
• Value chain reconciliations coordinated at lowest possible quantity variances
• Value chain captured daily, maintained and present to relevant parties in INVOCOMS.
• Ad hoc duties

Experience and Qualifications

Experience

• 2-3 years administrative experience with MS Office advanced skills
• Experience in an FMCG environment
• 1 – 3 years stock control experience

Education

• Grade 12
• Bookkeeper qualification advantageous

Skills and Competencies

• Office Management/Office Systems and Processes
• MS Office skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Teamwork
• Deadline Driven
• Ability to work under pressure
• Have a good understanding of the operational processes of stock control'

Other Requirements

• Extra work hours required at month end, financial year-end and at management discretion.
• Successful candidate must be able to step into other roles
• Depending on the structure at the site, the successful candidate may be required to supervise other roles.
• Pressurized environment

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.