Stock Controller - Manufacturing | FMCG | Fast-Paced Environment

Pty; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented Stock Controller to oversee packaging and consumable stock movements. This role is essential for maintaining accurate stock levels, supporting production planning, and resolving discrepancies. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in inventory management systems like SAGE, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are organized, proactive, and possess excellent communication skills, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid experience in stock control and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Report daily packaging stock counts to support production planning.
• Perform daily reconciliation of finished goods and packaging.
• Conduct regular spot checks and cycle counts in the warehouse.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Abilities

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tools

SAGE Pastel

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Stock Controller to manage packaging and consumable stock movement. You will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate stock levels, supporting production planning, and resolving stock variances. This position requires strong analytical skills, experience with inventory management systems, and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Report daily packaging stock counts to support production planning and procurement functions.

• Balance daily requisitions and issues to ensure accurate reconciliation of packaging items against production output.

• Capture all packaging and consumable movements (requisitions/issues) daily on SAGE.

• Perform daily reconciliation of finished goods and packaging (Excel & SAGE), investigate variances, and follow up on outstanding GRVs.

• Conduct regular spot checks and cycle counts in the packaging warehouse to validate system accuracy.

• Ensure system stock availability for IBTs and customer order invoicing; assist Receiving with stock-related queries.

• Support month-end stock counts, perform variance analysis, and prepare stock loss/gain reports.

• Process inter-branch transfers (IBTs), ensuring accurate stock movement across all packaging locations.

• Perform ongoing packaging spot checks and validate against SAGE entries throughout the month.

• Submit returns schedules to the Receiving Supervisor and Stock Accountant in a timely manner.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Grade 12 (Matric) qualification.

• 2–3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Solid experience in stock control

• Proficient in SAGE Pastel

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Package & Remuneration

R12999 to R15999

Interested?