Stock Management Controller

AtripleA recruitment & temps; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Pretoria is seeking a highly organized and experienced Stock Management Controller to oversee stock management processes. The successful candidate will manage warehouse operations, control stock levels, and ensure efficient dispatch of stock. Essential skills include strong communication, management abilities, and over 10 years of relevant experience. The role entails optimizing stock processes and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in warehouse management or stock control.
• Proven experience in stock management, stock takes, and inventory control.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Technical mindset relevant to the Coach (Bus Industry).
• Reliable vehicle for travel to clients and local consignees.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team of 4 staff.
• Basic computer skills and inventory management software.
• Reliable references.
• Ordering plan for stock from overseas suppliers based in Brazil and Spain and local suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize warehouse operations efficiently.
• Conduct regular stock takes for accuracy.
• Control and maintain stock levels, resolving discrepancies.
• Dispatch stock to consignees and clients as needed, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Collaborate with consignees to resolve stock-related issues and improve overall stock management.
• Analyse stock reports and implement process improvements to maximize efficiency, drive sales of overstock or obsolete stock.
• Maintain a high level of communication with clients and consignees, reporting any issues or concerns.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and re-establish SOP to improve workflow and be a problem-solver.
• Company has 3 segments – direct sales to client, direct sales to Manufacturing and direct sales to Repairs department – candidate needs strong communication and management skills to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Inventory control

SOP/Process improvement

Communication

Team management

Tools

Smarterm / BAAN

Inventory management software

Job description

We're seeking a highly organized and experienced motivated Stock Management Controller to oversee stock management processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing warehouse operations, controlling stock levels, and dispatching stock to various consignees and internal sales and external sales. Maintaining stock levels at head office and consignees, must be able to handle stress and take full responsibility for the entire stock control function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of stock and supervise and lead warehouse staff, guidance and support.
• Conduct regular stock takes, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Control and maintain accurate stock levels, identifying discrepancies and damages and implementing corrective actions.
• Dispatch stock to consignees and clients as needed, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Collaborate with consignees to resolve stock-related issues and improve overall stock management.
• Analyse stock reports and implement process improvements to maximize efficiency, drive sales of overstock or obsolete stock.
• Maintain a high level of communication with clients and consignees, reporting any issues or concerns.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and re-establish SOP to improve workflow and be a problem-solver.
• Company has 3 segments – direct sales to client, direct sales to Manufacturing and direct sales to Repairs department – candidate needs strong communication and management skills to ensure smooth workflow.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in warehouse management, stock control, or a related field.
• Proven experience in stock management, including stock takes and inventory control.
• Experience with Smarterm / BAAN; training will be provided.
• Must be technical minded as we are in the Coach (Bus Industry).
• Reliable vehicle for travel to clients and local consignees.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and lead the team of 4 staff.
• Basic computer skills and experience with inventory management software.
• Contactable references.
• Ordering plan for stock from overseas suppliers based in Brazil and Spain and local suppliers.

To apply, please submit your CV, as well as your latest payslip, to [e-mail].