Store Controller

Astral Foods Ltd; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company is seeking a Store Controller to manage stock control processes at their facility in Durbanville. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in FMCG stock control and demonstrate strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include trend reporting, ensuring stock integrity, and leading staff in stock management. Candidates should be fluent in English with a valid forklift license being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in FMCG stock control and logistics.
• Fluent in English and an additional language.
• Valid forklift license will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Trend reporting and analysis.
• Manage stock integrity and paperwork.
• Lead and develop stock management staff.

Skills

Stock management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Inventory reconciliation

Education

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

Tertiary qualification in Food Technology/Food Science

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

INFOR LN

MyChep pallet and lug management system

Job description

The Ideal Candidate Will Be Responsible For

County Fair, a Division of Astral Operations Limited has the opportunity for a Store Controller based at the Primary Processing Plant in Fistantekraal, in the Western Cape.

• Trend reporting, analysis thereof and corrective actions;
• Report back on daily, weekly and monthly basis to the Processing Operations Manager on all operational related activities;
• Managing the integrity of stock through ensuring that all stock movements have the required paperwork;
• Root cause analysis for non-conformance reports;
• Audit preparation;
• Supervise handling returned products overseeing the credit process to ensure proper documentation and resolution;
• Ensure proper stock rotation based on expiry dates, minimizing waste;
• Lead, manage, and develop the staff involved in stock management, providing training, guidance, and maintaining discipline;
• Create and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reports to track stock control efficiency and accuracy;
• Monitor and control budget and expenses related to stock control and the stock control team, ensuring financial reconciliation;
• Implement and actively participate in the "20 Keys" workplace continuous improvement system;
• Perform regular weekly and monthly stock takes, reconciling inventory for the cold room facility as well as external storage locations;
• Manage housekeeping activities and coordinate necessary repairs for racking and storage equipment.

The Requirements For The Position Are

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent;
• A tertiary qualification will be an advantage (Food Technology/ Food Science);
• Sound knowledge of FSSC 22000, GMP requirements and relevant guidelines and Quality Management Systems;
• Knowledge of statistical process control;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in FMCG stock control, logistics, warehouse, cold storage, stock control and administration;
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook & MS PowerPoint);
• INFOR LN system, or any other ERP system;
• Experience using the MyChep pallet and lug management system (advantageous);
• Fluent in English and an additional second language;
• Must have the ability to manage high stock levels;
• Valid forklift license will be an advantage;
• Must be proactive and be able to work accurately and independently.