Inventory Control & Space Optimization Specialist

Route Management; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

Route Management in Cape Town is seeking a Stock Controller to bridge Purchasing, Operations, and Warehouse functions. The role involves monitoring stock levels, addressing inaccuracies, and optimizing inventory management processes to reduce losses.

The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, possess strong problem-solving abilities, and have excellent attention to detail. Responsibilities encompass managing stock takes, resolving discrepancies, and developing strategies for effective stock management.

Qualifications

• Proven problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and motivate oneself.
• Experience in stock level management.

Responsibilities

• Compare received items to items ordered to manage stock.
• Review outgoing orders for accuracy.
• Investigate and correct stock discrepancies.
• Develop stock management strategies to reduce losses.
• Assist warehouse management for optimal stock arrangement.
• Conduct planned stock takes and cyclic stock checks.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Experience of managing stock levels

Job description

The role of Stock Controller is a newly created one with the main objective being to
operate as a key link between Purchasing, Operations and Warehouse functions. This
will involve monitoring stock levels, movements, locations and a strategic use of space
and processes. The aim of the role is to continually reduce the number of stock losses,
write offs and customer/supplier stock queries year on year.
The individual will need to be able to work independently and be self-motivated. They
should also process strong problem-solving skills and have a keen eye for detail.

Main Responsibilities

• Compare items received against items ordered and ensure incoming stock is receipted and managed appropriately.
• Carrying out periodic reviews of outgoing orders to ensure accuracy of shipments and respective stock records.
• Ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are investigated, addressed, and resolved.
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all stock
• Help develop the company’s stock management strategy with the aim of
  reducing losses and obsolete stock, rationalising inventory, and maximizing
  available space.
• Work with the warehouse management to ensure proper arrangement of stock to
  allow for optimum efficiency / organisation.
• Perform process and system testing to locate and solve problems in data
  integrity.
• Be responsible for managing and running planned stock takes.
• Perform cyclic stock checks.
• Minimise and removal of obsolete stock.

As with all roles, your responsibilities may change over time depending on the needs of
the business and the above list is not exhaustive.

Skills Required

• Problem Solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Experience of managing stock levels.