Stock Controller - Stock

Brights; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Brights Hardware is seeking a dedicated Stock Manager to oversee daily inventory management and maintain stock control standards. This role involves collaborating with departments to ensure accurate stock records, conducting regular stocktakes, and addressing discrepancies efficiently. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in stock management, preferably with a Matric or equivalent qualification, and strong communication and numerical skills. Join a dynamic team committed to operational excellence and equity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent courses achieving 120 credits.
• 5 years minimum experience in stock management.
• Ability to handle pressure and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and monthly stock takes according to scheduling.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies across departments.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and liaise with management regularly.

Skills

Numerical skills

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Matric or equivalent courses (120 credits)

5-7 years Stock Management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Purpose: The purpose of this job is to manage the day-to-day maintenance of stock levels within the inventory parameters on the stock system and monitor the merchandising and housekeeping standards of stock on shelves in such a way that stock discrepancies are reduced in order to minimize losses. This includes managing the flow of stock from the receiving department in the respective departments in the store, ensuring that products are unpacked correctly and making sure that accurate stock records are maintained at all times. In addition, this includes ensuring that stocks correspond with stock on hand that’s recorded on the stock system used and investigating issues that arise in such a manner it ensures the continuous availability of stock.

Key Responsibilities

• Control daily weekly and monthly stocktakes/cycle counts in various departments according to a schedule
• Investigate stock discrepancies in various departments as well as liaise with the stock controllers across the relevant branches to check stock on hands against computer stock
• Maintain stock levels including monitoring of transfer to be actioned timeously
• Liaise with management on a daily basis where there are stock discrepancies request management to adjust stock accordingly
• Investigate outstanding invoices and orders before forwarding adjustments to management alleviating errors and checking of credit slips as per managements request or using initiative with regards to credit slips when stock discrepancies are identified
• Maintain harmonious working relationships with internal stakeholders who supply and transfer stock by consistently delivering internal customer service satisfaction in terms of the company’s customer service standards
• Comply with Health & Safety standards
• Participate in perpetual stock takes
• Ensure housekeeping of work area
• Delegate work related stock tasks to Junior personnel
• Perform any work-related tasks as delegated by superior
  
  

Requirements

• Matric or 3x Completed Intercept courses equating to a total of 120 credits
• Candidates with no Matric but have 5 - 7 years Stock Management
• 5 Years minimum experience in a similar role
• Brights Induction (Service Excellence)
• Brights Leadership
• Internal stock system knowledge
• Ability to handle pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal &written) at all levels
• Policy and procedure driven
• Microsoft office (Internet, E-mails, Word & Excel)
• Good numerical skills
• Planning, time management & organising skills
  
  

Kindly note that if you are not contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We are committed to having staff that reflect the diversity of our nation. We will conduct our recruitment and appointments in line with the Company’s equity targets and we are committed to improving our positions. The Company reserves the right to make changes to these terms and conditions at any time and for any reason.