Retail Inventory Controller — Precision Stock Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Provident fund

Training opportunities

Stable work environment

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Retail Stock Controller to join our client’s Benoni store in Gauteng. You will oversee stock taking, inventory levels, and data integrity within the store's systems to minimize shrinkage and optimize stock availability.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in retail inventory management. You will collaborate with sales and purchasing teams and ensure compliance with health and safety in the stockroom.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control or inventory management in retail.
• Strong understanding of inventory principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and POS systems.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular stocktakes (cycle counts and full inventories) accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure stock accuracy within the system.
• Receive, check and process all incoming stock deliveries against orders.
• Manage the dispatch of stock transfers to other branches or returns of faulty goods.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Enforce stock control procedures to minimize shrinkage and loss.
• Maintain organized stockroom areas for efficient storage and access.
• Generate regular reports on inventory levels and stock movement.
• Collaborate with sales and purchasing to ensure adequate stock for demand.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in stockroom/receiving areas.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Data analysis

Communication

Independent work

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Retail Stock Controller to join our client’s Benoni store in Gauteng. You will oversee stock taking, inventory levels, and data integrity within the store's systems to minimize shrinkage and optimize stock availability.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in retail inventory management. You will collaborate with sales and purchasing teams and ensure compliance with health and safety in the stockroom.