Stock Clerk

Medipost; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical wholesaler in Cape Town seeks a Stock Clerk responsible for stock management including put away, replenishment, and compliance with SOPs. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience in a similar environment and a Grade 12 education. Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills are essential for navigating the demands of this busy role.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience within a pharmaceutical wholesaler.
• Ability to prioritise large workload.
• Willingness to work overtime during high pressure periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SOPs and good warehousing practices.
• Assist with stock investigations and removal of expired stock.
• Participate in regular cycle counts and annual stock takes.

Skills

Good communication Skills (verbal and listening)

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent time management skills

Organising and prioritising skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

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 shelves.
• 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”

“MediPost Holdings does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are advised to be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment activities. Under no circumstances should any payment be made to secure a job offer with Medipost”