Stock Controller

Vector Logistics Limited; Wolwehoek; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A supply chain and logistics company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Inventory Controller. The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling inbound stock storage processes, optimizing inventory, and managing stock levels across multiple warehouses. A diploma in Warehouse/Logistics Management and at least 3 years of experience in an FMCG environment are essential. The role demands strong analytical skills, proficiency in SAP, and the ability to work effectively in a team. Competitive compensation is offered.

Benefits

Employment Equity initiatives

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience in a FMCG distribution and storage environment.
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence required.

Responsibilities

• Control all inbound stock storage processes.
• Implement inventory level benchmarks across warehouses.
• Conduct daily cycle counts and stocktakes.
• Proactively identify stock discrepancies.

Skills

Stock control principles and tools

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational awareness

Education

Matric

Diploma or certificate in Warehouse/Logistics Management

Tools

SAP MM

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa. But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions. Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

To control all inbound stock storage processes to optimize inventory and service levels across the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Optimization: Implement inventory level benchmarks in terms of optimal stock cover across all warehouses.
• Conduct stocktakes to ensure reconciliation between records and actuals.
• Conduct daily cycle counts.
• Control stock level days in accordance with Company standards.
• Proactively identify and report on overstocking, under-stocking or out of stock scenarios and engage with applicable role-players within the warehouse in order to address the misalignment and resolve promptly.
• Identify and facilitate the exit of stock items that could pose risk of expiration and or redundancy by communicating with principals).
• Analyse and implement corrective measures to stabilise inbound flow and inventory peaks.
• Control the allocation of bay time windows.
• Sign off on invoice verification on inbound stock.
• Control inbound claims relating to non-conforming products from principals.
• Ensure that applicable purchase orders and scheduled agreements are valid and applicable at all times.
• Coordinate stock exit and take-on.
• Facilitate and follow up on product recall and isolation instructions.
• Identify and report poor performing or dormant stock items.
• Communicate low stock levels to call centers.

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Manage colleague’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

KPIs

• Stock level days.
• Stock accuracy and reconciliation.
• Cycle count coverage.
• Over, under and out-of-stock occurrences.
• Expiries and redundancies.
• Bay time window control.

Key Relationships

Internal

• Broader planning team.
• SHEQ and risk management.
• Finance team.
• Call Centre.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric.
• Diploma or at least one year certificate in Warehouse/ Logistics Management.
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence.
• 3 years relevant experience in a FMCG distribution and storage environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Be brilliant at the basics.
• Face the brutal facts.
• Smash the silos.
• Lead with integrity, respect and energy.
• Be curious and challenge change.
• Take accountability for results and people.

Knowledge

• Stock control principles and tools.
• SHEQ legislation and ISO standards.
• Warehouse management.

Skills

• System skills (SAP MM and BW, MS Office skills prerequisite).
• Verbal and written communication.
• Computer literacy.
• Interpersonal.
• Logical thinking.
• Analytical thinking.
• Numeracy.
• Organizational awareness.

Attributes

• Logical.
• Compliance focused.
• Initiative and assertive.
• Tolerant of stress and pressure Grading panel.
• Proactive.
• Attention to detail.
• Deadline driven.
• People orientated.
• Able to interact at all levels of the organization.

Vector Logistics supports the principles of Employment Equity and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

If you have not heard from us within 3 to 4 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We truly appreciate your interest in joining the Vector team and encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities that may align with your skills and career journey.

We look forward to hearing from you!