Retail Inventory Clerk

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Inventory training

Stock ownership

Retirement fund

Klerksdorp team

Job summary

Efficiency Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd is seeking a meticulous Retail Stock Controller for our client’s Klerksdorp store. You will oversee inventory accuracy, coordinate receiving to sales floor, and implement stock control procedures to minimize discrepancies and waste.

Ideal candidates will have matric, strong attention to detail, and experience with inventory software and POS systems. You will work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, in a dynamic retail environment with

Qualifications

• Matric certificate is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Honest, reliable, and presentable.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
• Physically fit for standing long periods.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management from receipt to sales floor.
• Conduct regular stock counts and cycle counts to ensure accuracy.
• Identify and resolve variances and discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the management system.
• Collaborate with sales to support promotions and demand.
• Ensure stock is stored and transported with care.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Presentable

Teamwork

Shift work

Physical fitness

Education

Matric certificate

Tools

Inventory management software

POS systems

Job description

Efficiency Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Registration No. 2022/ /07

Our client is seeking a meticulous and organized Retail Stock Controller to manage inventory operations for their store in Klerksdorp . This role is crucial for maintaining accurate stock levels, minimizing discrepancies, and ensuring the efficient flow of merchandise from receiving to the sales floor. You will play a key part in optimizing inventory management processes, contributing to profitability by reducing waste and stockouts. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for detail, is proficient with inventory systems, and possesses strong analytical skills to support the operational success of the Klerksdorp retail outlet.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and organized Retail Stock Controller to manage inventory operations for their store in Klerksdorp . This role is crucial for maintaining accurate stock levels, minimizing discrepancies, and ensuring the efficient flow of merchandise from receiving to the sales floor. You will play a key part in optimizing inventory management processes, contributing to profitability by reducing waste and stockouts. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for detail, is proficient with inventory systems, and possesses strong analytical skills to support the operational success of the Klerksdorp retail outlet.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and identify stock and supplies that require replenishing.
• Conduct accurate stock takes and ensure all stock counts are recorded correctly.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies found during stock counts and reporting any stock shortages etc to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist with organisation and maintenance of the stockroom.
• Document and maintain stock control and production procedures.
• Monitor the product expiry dates and ensure that stock is within the shelf-life range.
• Ensure that stock is handles, stored and transported with care to prevent damage or loss.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines when handling stock.
• Receiving stock, checking invoices/GRVs, stock counts, investigating variances, stock rotation and maintaining accurate stock records.

Experience & Qualification

• Matric certificate
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Honest, reliable, and presentable
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
• Attention to details

Additional Information

• Only applicants who meet the requirements outlined above will be considered.
• If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of inventory management, including receiving, storing, and distributing stock.
• Conduct regular stock counts and cycle counts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the company's management system.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure adequate stock levels for promotions and customer demand.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Stock Controller , Inventory Manager, or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and POS systems .
• Strong understanding of inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to take ownership of inventory management in a dynamic retail environment.
• Training on advanced inventory management techniques.
• A supportive team and management structure in Klerksdorp .
• Contribution towards retirement fund.