Stock Controller

Vital Element (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Stock Controller to oversee stock movement of Packaging and Consumables. This role involves managing stock variances, processing warehouse transfers, and conducting daily stock counts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in stock control, proficiency in Sage Pastel, and intermediate Excel skills. Join a dynamic team where your attention to detail and analytical skills will contribute to the efficiency of operations and the integrity of stock management. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within the food and beverage manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of stock controlling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily stock counts and ensure accurate reporting to production planning.
• Reconcile stock variances and maintain accurate records on Sage and Excel.

Skills

Stock control

Monitoring Stock Level

Pastel Sage

Intermediate Excel

Variances

Stock counts

Reports

IBT

Warehouse materials

Inventory stock

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Sage Pastel

Excel

Job description

Experienced Stock Controller required for managing both Packaging and Consumables stock movement on site. The incumbent will be working with an extended team resolving stock variances, accurately processing warehouse transfers and counting stock. Sage Pastel and Intermediate Excel competency will be highly advantageous.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum 2-3 years' manufacturing experience with 2-3 years' stock controlling experience
• Stock controlling experience is essential
• Ability to work in a team independently
• Attention to detail in resolving variances and being assertive when required
• Good knowledge of Sage Pastel and Intermediate Excel skills required

Responsibilities:

• Daily stock count report: provide accurate Packaging Stock counts to Production Planning and Site Procurement
• Daily balancing of Issues and Requisitions - ensuring that every item in Packaging and Consumables balances with the quantity of packed goods produced in the Packing Plant
• Daily Capturing on Sage - recording of Packaging and Consumables requisitioned and issued on Sage for the site
• Daily reconciliation on Excel and from Sage valuation
• Reconciling daily physical counts with what has been issued to production and returned to stores
• Check daily variances with extra or short stock with Packing Plant and the Receiving Supervisor
• Also check for outstanding GRVs not captured by the Receiving Clerk
• Spot cycle counting checks in Packaging Warehouse. Random physical counts to be completed and verified against Sage. This is to ensure all quantities submitted daily are correct avoiding or mitigating the risk of theft and ensuring accuracy of month end count
• Checking for sufficient stock on the system for IBTs (Inter Branch Transfers) and Customer Order Invoicing
• Assist Receiving Department on queries for insufficient stock on Sage
• Month end count and Variance Analysis and Stock loss & gain report - reconciling month end count and daily quantities, analysis of any adjustments passed in warehouses
• Issuing and receiving of IBTS - to ensure stock is being sent out and received on Sage. This is to ensure that the three Packaging locations balance Sage stock to floor stock
• Spot check and counts for Packaging during the month
• Submit the Returns Excel schedule to both Receiving Supervisor and Stock Accountant per incident

Desired Skills:

• Stock control
• Monitoring Stock Level
• Pastel Sage
• Intermediate Excel
• Variances
• Stock counts
• Reports
• IBT
• Warehouse materials
• Inventory stock

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric