Stock Controller

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Somerset West seeks a Stock Controller to manage inventory and ensure quality control. The role involves detailed stock planning, overseeing stock takes, and maintaining supplier relationships. Candidates should have significant experience in stock management and proficiency in ERP systems.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience as Stock Controller.
• Ability to work in a highly complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer all stock to be ordered and forecast stock levels.
• Plan and perform monthly stock take and report discrepancies.
• Ensure supplier goods faults are reported and credit notes obtained.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to investigate stock variances

Sage Evolution experience

Experience working with ERP systems

Education

Matric

A tertiary qualification

Job description

A well-established national company based in Somerset West is looking for a Stock Controller with at least five years relevant experience to join their team.

Requirements

• Matric
• A tertiary qualification will be advantageous
• Sage Evolution experience and knowledge.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• At least 5 years’ experience as Stock Controller.
• Ability to work in a highly complex environment
• Solid ability to investigate stock variances.
• Leadership skills: 3 Direct Reports (Storemen).

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Stock Planning
  • Administer all stock to be ordered.
  • Ensure 3-month cabinet stock levels are forecasted at all times and report on a weekly basis.
  • Monitor all consumable stock to be ordered.
  • Record all incoming stock
  • Issue PO’s to suppliers and keep track of stock
  • Oversee quality control of all outgoing stock
• Perform and manage stock
  • Plan and perform monthly stock take on all stock items and report to Finance Department.
  • Update available stock on a weekly basis and report to the Operations Department.
  • Investigate reasons for differences and report to finance.
  • Managing and maintaining bin locations ensures efficient storage and accurate inventory.
• Maintain minimum stock levels
  • Using stock take information, ensure that all minimum stock requirements are adhered to in all locations.
  • Ensure stock top up to minimum levels are sent to locations on a timely manner.
• Supplier Claims
  • Ensure that all supplier goods faults are reported to suppliers and that credit notes are obtained.
• Execute stock planning
  • Conduct an audit on current movement of stock
  • Compile a stock planning system
  • Decide on minimum stock levels
• Journals
  • Record stock transactions, purchases, and adjustments in financial journals to maintain accurate accounting records.

In return a competitive salary is on offer