Stock Clerk

Medipost; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawari in Cape Town is seeking a Stock Clerk to handle put away and replenishment of stock in line with SOPs. The role emphasizes FIFO/FEFO, accurate stock maintenance, and compliance with Good Warehousing practices.

You will participate in regular cycle counts, report damaged or expired stock, and assist with stock investigations. The successful candidate has Grade 12 and 2–3 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical wholesaler and strong communication and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• 2–3 years in a pharmaceutical wholesaler.
• Experience with stock control and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SOPs and safety regulations.
• Put away received stock as per SOPs.
• Replenish stock and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Adhere to FIFO/FEFO and report expiring stock.
• Perform cycle counts and stock takes.
• Assist with stock investigations and recall processes.
• Maintain tidy, clean warehouse.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

Grade 12

Job description

An exciting career opportunity exists at Kawari for a Stock Clerk; this position is based in Cape Town. This role will be responsible for Put Away and Replenishment of stock according to written SOPs and Maintaining of stock according to (FIFO/FEFO).

Job Functions:

• Ensure that all your daily functions and operations comply to KDC's written SOPs, Good Warehousing and Distribution Practices, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and KDC's Quality Management System.
• Adherence to good housekeeping practises.
• Adherence to FIFO/FEFO, and reporting of soon to expired stock to relevant supervisor.
• Put away received stock according to company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comply with Good Wholesaling and Distribution Practices (GWDP).
• Replenishment of stock in the warehouse according to company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comply with Good Wholesaling and Distribution Practices (GWDP).
• Handling of stock during the put-away and replenishment process to eliminate damages and report any such damages immediately to the warehouse manager.
• Assist with stock investigations.
• Assist with removal of expired stock, recalled stock and damaged stock from warehouse shelfs.
• Any other task as requested by Warehouse manager or Supervisor, within employee's scope of employment.
• Participate in regular cycle counts and annual stock take.
• Any ad hoc functions as instructed by line manager.
• Ability to prioritise large work load.
• Ability to maintain policy guideline within pressured situations.
• Ability to accept and take charge of projects allocated on short notice with strict timelines / deadlines.
• Willingness to work overtime during high pressure periods.
• Soft Skills (conflict management, time management)
• Customer service orientation (internal customers).
• Able to work under pressure.
• Deadline oriented.
• Highly reliable.
• Collaboration with others.
• Confidentiality.
• Team player.
• Organised and tidy.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12

Experience:

• 2-3 years' experience within a pharmaceutical wholesaler.

Skills required:

• Good communication Skills (verbal and listening)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Organising and prioritising skills
• Problem-solving skills

"Medipost Holdings is committed to the promotion of employment equity within the workplace which is a driving factor in all recruitment decisions" Medipost further encourages and welcomes applications from persons with disabilities in creating a diverse and equitable workplace"

Closing Statement:

"We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, prospectives and skills, the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. Should you however not hear from us within a period of 2 weeks, you can consider your application unsuccessful"