Stock Controller

Optix; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Gauteng is seeking a Stock Controller to assist the Picking department. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate picking and processing of stock, with strong Excel skills required. Heavy lifting will be involved, and flexibility with hours is essential. A focused, detail-oriented individual who can work effectively under pressure will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand in for colleagues and assist where needed.
• Willingness to work extra hours and weekends if required.
• Capacity for heavy lifting and moving stock.

Responsibilities

• Picking and completing orders both physically and via systems.
• Counting incoming stock and signing paperwork.
• Assisting with deliveries and packing cross-border shipments.

Skills

Relevant experience working in a stock or picking environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Excel

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask

Good listening skills

Tools

Salesforce

NetSuite

Job description

Job Advert Summary

The purpose of the Stock Controller is to assist the Picking department, ensuring orders and stock are picked accurately and within a reasonable time frame. Stock must be allocated and checked before it leaves the building, with correct paperwork.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant experience working in a stock or picking environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Excel (non-negotiable)
• A sense of urgency, attention to detail, calm under pressure, ability to multitask and work as a team player, and ownership of work
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including telephone etiquette
• Good listening skills and the ability to carry out instructions immediately from managers, executives, or the team leader of the Picking department
• Availability to stand in for colleagues and assist where required to meet deadlines
• Deadline‑driven, organized, and willing to go the extra mile
• Fast learner with a growth mindset in an ever‑changing environment
• Heavy lifting required, including moving stock to and from warehouses and assisting with off‑loading trucks when shipments arrive
• Extra hours and weekend work will be required from time to time
• Prior experience in Salesforce & NetSuite is an advantage

Duties & Responsibilities

• Picking and completing orders (both physical and system)
• Supplying and processing swap‑out stock
• Counting all incoming stock, signing paperwork, and unpacking
• Assisting technicians, scheduler, and Logistics agent with stock tasks
• Filling out swap‑out shelves, cleaning stores, topping up stock, and advising on low levels for ordering
• Picking consumable stock
• Arranging deliveries with delivery notes, ensuring they are scanned and shared with Accounts upon return
• Packing cross‑border shipments and providing dimensions
• Assisting with any additional tasks that may arise

The company reserves the right to make changes and alterations to this job description, as deemed reasonable.