Inventory Controller

Ecowize - Southern Africa; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pest control and hygiene is on the lookout for an experienced Inventory Controller to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This role is pivotal in managing inventory control processes, ensuring efficient stock management, and coordinating with suppliers to meet operational goals. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong analytical skills, and be adept at maintaining accurate records. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory control and stock management.
• Strong analytical skills to investigate variances and discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize inventory control processes for effective stock management.
• Conduct monthly stock takes and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Inventory Management

Stock Control

Supplier Coordination

Data Entry

Analytical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

AccPac

Granite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Controller to join the Pest Control and Hygiene Division in Cape Town. The role involves managing and optimizing inventory control processes to ensure effective stock management, issuing stock, coordinating with suppliers, and maintaining accurate stock receipt records. The goal is to support operational efficiency and align with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ordering of stock

• Ensure timely ordering of monthly consumable stock for Pest Control & Hygiene to serve clients.
• Order Pest Control and Hygiene equipment within 48 hours of client agreement/signature to facilitate installations.
• Update and action all POs within 24 hours.
• Request three quotes for new stock items as needed.
• Place orders for PPE, equipment, branding, and other customer-specific items.

Issuing of Stock

• Receive monthly stock requisitions.
• Manage issuing and scanning out stock to Technicians based on approved requisitions.
• Ensure colleagues sign for receipt of issued equipment and PPE.

Stock Taking

• Compare Granite barcodes with physical items and bin locations.
• Conduct monthly stock takes and record results.
• Investigate and explain variances to management.
• Submit approved variances to Finance for recording.
• Manage van stock takes at month-end with Service Managers.

Stock Management

• Manage stock according to FIFO principles to minimize waste and obsolescence.

Receipting of Stock

• Verify received stock against supplier invoices.
• Follow up with suppliers on discrepancies.
• Ensure supplier invoices are received and authorized as per policy.
• Capture all stock onto AccPac and Granite with correct codes.
• Generate barcodes and label items accurately.

Supplier Management

• Ensure suppliers meet procurement policies, including BEE requirements.
• Build strong partnerships for cost-effective solutions and reliable delivery.
• Manage new supplier account requests and documentation for approval and processing.