Controller: Stock

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Stock Controller to manage stock movement and supervise clerical documentation. You will review orders, shipping, and receiving records, assess supply, and ensure accurate stock levels with FIFO rotation.

Responsibilities include regular stock counts, reconciling GRNs, liaising with finance and QC, and confirming transfer accuracy with POs. Prior warehouse/Distribution experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate / NQF Level 4 is required.
• 2 years experience in Distribution/Supply Chain or Warehousing.
• Forklift Driver's License would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Count stock daily, weekly or monthly as required.
• Conduct monthly stock takes to minimize discrepancies.
• Verify GRN accuracy and ensure delivery notes match POs.
• Coordinate with data capture on stock transfers and records.
• Liaise with finance, QC and sorting teams to resolve stock issues.
• Dispatch and monitor outgoing stock using proper procedures.

Skills

Syspro

DMS

Canning industry knowledge

FIFO stock rotation

Safety awareness

Quality mindset

Energy

Discipline

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

National Senior Certificate / NQF Level 4

Supply Chain & Logistics / Inventory Management qualification

Forklift Driver's License

Job description

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 Purposes

Control movement of stock and supervise the clerical aspects of the documentation. Reviews records compiled from ordering, shipping, and receiving materials. Assess stock supply and reorder status. Verifies requisition of additional stock items, using the appropriate forms.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete daily, weekly, or monthly stock counts as required.
• Complete daily stock of “top “fifty stock items in warehouse.
• Liaise with data capture to check if all transfers and Goods Received Notes (GRN'S) are up to date before submitting physical counts.
• Carry out spot checks and audits.
• Liaise with finance daily and hand physical count of finance.
• Liaise with QC Team daily regarding stock with quality issues and stock issued to sorting team
• Liaise with the supervisor daily regarding raw materials required.
• Check and count all incoming stock and ensure the delivery note balances to the original Purchase Order PO issued.
• Ensure stock checking programmes (whether cyclical or ad hoc) are maintained in the inventory balances with the supply system records.
• Conduct monthly stock take to ensure the stock is effectively controlled and discrepancies are minimized. Report any deviations and /or queries to management.
• Dispatch stock as per the standard working procedure.
• Monitor all outgoing stock using the correct administrative process.

Experience And Qualification

• National Senior Certificate/ NQF Level 4
• Qualifications in Supply Chain & Logistics/Inventory Management would be added as an advantage
• Forklift Driver's License would be added as an advantage
• 2 years experience in Distribution/Supply Chain or Warehousing

Skills And Competencies

• Syspro and DMS system knowledge
• Good understanding of canning industry
• Knowledge in applying FIFO with stock rotation process.
• Safety Awareness – Being aware of conditions and circumstances that affect food production, one's own safety or the safety of others.
• Devotion to quality – Demand a high quality of provided products and services and act accordingly.
• Energy - Ability to be active for a long period of time when required, having stamina
• Discipline - Ability to adjust to existing rules, procedures, and policy.
• Reliability – Demonstrate high level of dependability in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to work with others and willing to contribute to team.

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.

Closing date: 30 October 2026