Stock Controller

Route Management; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking a Stock Controller to strengthen the link between Purchasing, Operations, and Warehouse functions. The purpose of the role involves monitoring stock levels and implementing strategies to reduce stock losses and enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and ensure accurate shipments.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve stock issues.
• Help develop stock management strategies to minimize losses.

Skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

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 possess 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.
• Carry 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 and 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.
• Minimize and remove 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.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.