STORES / WAREHOUSE CONTROLLER

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Unlimited Recruitment is seeking a Stores / Warehouse Controller in Mpumalanga to oversee daily warehouse operations, optimize stock levels and prevent stock-outs, using SAP for stock movements.

The role requires strong inventory control knowledge, 3+ years in stores/warehouse, SAP familiarity, and a valid code 08 license with forklift competencies as advantageous assets.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Mathematics is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing & Supply Management or Logistics is required.
• A related Stores material handling & controlling qualification is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license code 08.
• Forklift operating competencies are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily stores and warehouse activities to maximise efficiency.
• Investigate inventory variances to determine origin and correct issues.
• Optimize warehouse MRP and internal coordination.
• Check requisitions and the stock issue register.
• Supervise goods issue and process Goods Received Notes.
• Create stock codes and new stock applications.
• Liaise with end customers and technical staff to verify product specs.
• Control stock movements and SAP-based transfers.
• Ensure stock bins are labelled and accessible.
• Supervise interim stock counts and periodic stock takes.

Skills

Stores procedures

Inventory control

SAP

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Safety procedures

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics

Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing & Supply Management or Logistics

Related Stores Material handling & controlling qualification

Valid driver’s license code 08

Forklift operating competencies advantageous

Job description

STORES / WAREHOUSE CONTROLLER

Getting involved in the daily stores’ activities & perform any job to keep the store operating at maximum efficiency and avoid stock-outs.

Safeguard & minimize inventory difference – investigate differences to determine origin, correct and avoid occurrence.

• Optimize the warehouse MRP & coordination.
• Checking of requisitions received from internal staff.
• Checks the requisition and Stock Issue register.
• Checks and supervise the goods Issue (internal document).
• Process Goods Received Note.
• Creation of stock codes and new stock applications.
• Liase with end customers & technical staff to determine needs & to ensure standards, specifications of the products are correct.
• Controlling stock movements, proper identifications and process internal warehouse transfers on SAP.
• Ensure stock bins are correctly labelled in an identifiable manner.
• Supervise the interim stock counts.
• Conduct Stock Take as per Financial Procedures of Company.
• Safe keeping of Inventory to avoid stock loss.
• Maintain Housekeeping and safe working within the Stores environment.
• Initiate and implement inventory new management methods.
• Report slow moving and redundant stock.
• Conduct period stock take to process enhance controls within stores.
• Schedule weekly stores stand-by to cater for operational emergencies.
• Compile and submit monthly/ ad hoc reports or other information to the Procurement Manager.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing & Supply Management or Logistics.
• Related Stores Material handling & controlling qualification is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license code 08
• Fork lift operating competencies are advantageous.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years of progressive stores and warehouse environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Sound knowledge of Stores procedures and processes.
• Basic understanding of quality & process control is required.
• Basic Computer competencies and experience is required.
• Maintain confidentiality, display good communication skills & ability to work as a team.
• Must exhibit the ability to remain focused on priorities amidst frequent interruptions.
• Basic principles of inventory control, shipping and receiving.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks & priorities & delegate effectively.
• Promote Safe procedures of moving heavy objects, tools, materials and equipment used in construction and maintenance of work, units of weights and measures.
• Attention to detail, be able to meet reporting deadlines.