Stock Controller

Golden Link Talent Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Link Talent Solutions in Cape Town is seeking a Stock Controller to oversee stock and asset movements from receiving to dispatch. You will monitor discrepancies, process supplier credits, and maintain meticulous records to support procurement and inventory control.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in stock/asset control or procurement, strong admin skills, and proficient MS Excel; experience with SYSPRO or similar ERP is a plus. This role requires accuracy and independent ownership.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in stock control or asset control, purchasing or procurement.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Sound arithmetic and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and record incoming stock against delivery documentation and purchase orders
• Identify and record damages, shortages, returns and discrepancies
• Process returns to suppliers and requests for credit notes
• Allocate and monitor pick notes and stock movements
• Generate invoices and ensure accurate dispatch of stock
• Perform daily perpetual stock counts and assist with scheduled stock takes
• Maintain accurate records of stock, assets and inventory movements
• Monitor and maintain stock control procedures
• Assist with procurement and purchasing activities
• Ensure assets and stock are correctly recorded, allocated and controlled
• Reconcile physical stock and assets with system records
• Identify variances and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain filing and general administration
• Ensure stock and asset documentation is kept up to date
• Take ownership of stock and asset control processes from receiving through to dispatch
• Assist with merchandise and inventory management
• Work closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure efficient stock and asset management

Skills

Stock control

Asset control

Purchasing

Procurement

Planning

Independent work

Tools

MS Excel

SYSPRO

Job description

• Receive, check and record incoming stock against delivery documentation and purchase orders


• Identify and record damages, shortages, returns and discrepancies


• Process returns to suppliers and requests for credit notes


• Allocate and monitor pick notes and stock movements


• Generate invoices and ensure accurate dispatch of stock


• Perform daily perpetual stock counts and assist with scheduled stock takes


• Maintain accurate records of stock, assets and inventory movements


• Monitor and maintain overall stock control procedures


• Assist with procurement and purchasing activities


• Ensure assets and stock are correctly recorded, allocated and controlled


• Reconcile physical stock and assets with system records


• Identify variances and investigate discrepancies


• Maintain accurate filing and general administration


• Ensure all stock and asset documentation is kept up to date


• Take ownership of stock and asset control processes from receiving through to dispatch


• Assist with merchandise and inventory management


• Work closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure efficient stock and asset management


• 1-3 years experience in stock control, asset control, purchasing, procurement or a similar role


• Experience managing stock/inventory processes from receiving through to dispatch


• Strong administrative and organisational skills


• Good planning and problem-solving abilities


• Sound arithmetic skills


• Intermediate MS Excel knowledge


• Experience with SYSPRO or a similar ERP system would be advantageous


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities