Stores Controller

Cipla; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Stores Controller to manage depot operations, ensure compliance with cGMP, and oversee inventory control processes. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and 2-3 years of experience in a stores or logistics environment. The role includes ensuring safe working conditions and efficient inventory management.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is essential.
• Forklift / Reach Truck Drivers License is required.
• Stock and Stores related Diploma is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control production demand for materials.
• Manage depot operations for smooth functioning.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, and distribution.

Skills

Inventory control

Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

Health, Safety and Environment (SHE)

Warehouse management

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Forklift / Reach Truck Drivers License

Stock and Stores related Diploma

Tools

SAP

SYSPRO

Job description

Overview

Job title: Stores Controller

Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline: September 26, 2025

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the production demand for raw material, packing material and finished goods by aligning with the production plan and coordinating with purchase, production, etc. to support manufacturing effectively and ensure compliance to cGMP and safety.
• Manage the depot operations to ensure smooth functioning of stores.
• Maintain the Stores in compliance with company’s policies and vision.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations.
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements.
• Monitor activities related to inventory control in order to ensure smooth functioning of warehouse operations.
• Review and maintain receipt, issuance, despatches and accounting of goods.
• Review the accounting of all transactions related to goods in SYSPRO / SAP.
• Ensure the goods are stored as per the storage conditions.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
• Manage the disposal of process waste on daily basis to clear the area and reduce space constraints and maintain hygiene of the area.
• Manage the disposal of rejected and expired goods within timeframe.
• Monitor the safe clearance of non-moving inventory.
• Monitor all the waste / expired goods when gathered at one location.
• Ensure GDP and safety requirements are met by timely updating the team about revised guidelines to avoid any deviation within department while facing audits.
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Ensure online entry, retention and destruction of records as per SOP.
• Ensure safe working conditions for man and goods and adherence to Health, Safety and Environment policy of company by providing training.
• Always operate equipment with extra caution / care (e.g., Reach trucks, forklift truck or pallet jacks).
• Monitor timely movement of goods from factory to distribution to meet OTIF requirements.
• Keep abreast of all the collections, credit policies, Expiry & settlements.
• Perform check on daily transactions of stock, outstanding transactions and delivery plans.

Educational qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12, Forklift / Reach Truck Drivers License and Stock and Stores related Diploma

Relevant experience

• 2-3 years’ experience in a stores / supply chain / logistics environment
• Training on current GMP
• Training on (SHE) Safety Health and Environment
• Store Keeping / Procurement jobs