Stock Controller

Route Management; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Boksburg is seeking a Stock Controller to oversee stock levels and minimize losses while collaborating across purchasing and warehouse functions. The ideal candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and be self-motivated. Responsibilities include managing stock discrepancies, developing management strategies, and conducting stock takes.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Compare items received against items ordered.
• Carry out periodic reviews of outgoing orders.
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in stock quantities.
• Develop stock management strategy.
• Work with warehouse management for effective stock arrangement.
• Manage and run planned stock takes.
• Perform cyclic stock checks.
• Minimise and remove obsolete stock.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Experience of managing stock levels

Job description

The role of Stock Controller is a newly created one with the main objective being to operate as a key link between Purchasing, Operations and Warehouse functions. This will involve monitoring stock levels, movements, locations and a strategic use of space and processes. The aim of the role is to continually reduce the number of stock losses, write offs and customer / supplier stock queries year on year.

The individual will need to be able to work independently and be self-motivated. They should also process strong problem-solving skills and have a keen eye for detail.

Main Responsibilities

• Compare items received against items ordered and ensure incoming stock is receipted and managed appropriately.
• Carrying out periodic reviews of outgoing orders to ensure accuracy of shipments and respective stock records.
• Ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are investigated, addressed, and resolved.
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all stock.
• Help develop the company’s stock management strategy with the aim of reducing losses and obsolete stock, rationalising inventory, and maximizing available space.
• Work with the warehouse management to ensure proper arrangement of stock to allow for optimum efficiency / organisation.
• Perform process and system testing to locate and solve problems in data integrity.
• Be responsible for managing and running planned stock takes.
• Perform cyclic stock checks.
• Minimise and removal of obsolete stock.

As with all roles, your responsibilities may change over time depending on the needs of the business and the above list is not exhaustive.

Skills Required

• Problem Solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Experience of managing stock levels.