Stock Controller

Bright Placements; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Placements in South Africa is seeking a highly organized Stock Controller to manage stock levels and inventory control across departments, ensuring accurate records and minimising wastage. The role involves receiving stock, conducting counts, reconciling with systems, maintaining storage, and preparing reports to assist management in inventory analysis.

Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Stock Controller or in similar roles.
• Experience in hospitality, hotel, lodge, restaurant, or retail environments is advantageous.
• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant stock control, inventory or supply-chain qualification is advantageous.
• Strong numerical and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and record incoming stock and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate stock records and inventory systems.
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile physical stock with system records.
• Monitor stock levels and identify shortages or discrepancies.
• Issue stock to relevant departments according to authorised requests.
• Ensure correct storage, labelling and rotation of stock.
• Monitor expiry dates and minimise wastage and stock losses.
• Assist with stock ordering and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Check supplier deliveries against invoices and orders.
• Investigate and report stock variances, damages and discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organised and secure stockroom.
• Ensure compliance with company stock-control procedures.
• Prepare stock reports and assist management with inventory analysis.
• Work closely with the kitchen, purchasing, finance and management teams.
• Assist with monthly stock takes and audits.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Administrative skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Stock control / supply-chain qualification

Tools

Stock-control systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Stock Controller to manage stock levels, inventory control and the efficient movement of goods. The successful candidate will ensure accurate stock records, minimise wastage and losses, and maintain sufficient stock levels to support the smooth operation of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and record incoming stock and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate stock records and inventory systems.
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile physical stock with system records.
• Monitor stock levels and identify shortages or discrepancies.
• Issue stock to relevant departments according to authorised requests.
• Ensure correct storage, labelling and rotation of stock.
• Monitor expiry dates and minimise wastage and stock losses.
• Assist with stock ordering and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Check supplier deliveries against invoices and orders.
• Investigate and report stock variances, damages and discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organised and secure stockroom.
• Ensure compliance with company stock-control procedures.
• Prepare stock reports and assist management with inventory analysis.
• Work closely with the kitchen, purchasing, finance and management teams.
• Assist with monthly stock takes and audits.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Stock Controller, Stores Assistant, Inventory Clerk or similar role.
• Experience within a hotel, lodge, restaurant, hospitality or retail environment would be advantageous.
• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant stock control, inventory or supply-chain qualification would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical and administrative skills.
• Good computer literacy and experience with stock-control systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Honest, reliable and trustworthy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.