Supply Chain Controller

Empire Recruitment Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Are you an organised, detail-driven Supply Chain Administrator / Stock Controller who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? A well-established manufacturing operation is looking for a hands-on individual to support both the Production and Supply Chain functions, ensuring that stock, procurement, documentation and reporting are accurately controlled from receipt through to final allocation.

This role combines stock control, supply chain administration, procurement support, inventory

Qualifications

• Matric is essential.
• 3+ years' experience in stock control or inventory management.
• Manufacturing experience is essential.
• Experience handling high-volume inventory across multiple stock locations.
• Exposure to imported stock and import documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor inventory across multiple warehouses and locations.
• Conduct monthly stock counts and regular cycle counts.
• Investigate and reconcile stock variances and discrepancies.
• Verify stock against purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes and system records.
• Monitor stock levels and identify shortages, excess or obsolete inventory.
• Handle daily POD scanning, verification and discrepancies.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations and assist with sourcing.
• Prepare stock count reports and recommend corrective action.
• Support the Production and Supply Chain Managers with reporting and general administration.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Planning

Education

Matric

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you an organised, detail-driven Supply Chain Administrator / Stock Controller who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? A well-established manufacturing operation is looking for a hands-on individual to support both the Production and Supply Chain functions, ensuring that stock, procurement, documentation and reporting are accurately controlled from receipt through to final allocation.

The Role

This is a varied position combining stock control, supply chain administration, procurement support, inventory management and reconciliations. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate stock records across multiple locations while ensuring that all supporting documentation and system information is up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor inventory across multiple warehouses and locations.
• Conduct monthly stock counts and regular cycle counts.
• Investigate and reconcile stock variances and discrepancies.
• Verify physical stock against purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes and system records.
• Monitor stock levels and identify shortages, excess or obsolete inventory.
• Ensure accurate processing of all stock movements within inventory and accounting systems.
• Manage imported stock and ensure all import documentation is complete and accurately captured.
• Handle daily POD scanning, verification and reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations and assist with sourcing.
• Process and track consumables, pallets and other procurement requirements.
• Track production consumable usage and support sustainability reporting.
• Assist with waste sales invoicing, tracking and control.
• Prepare payment packs and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Assist with customer and supplier credits and delivery-related variances.
• Prepare stock count reports and recommend corrective action where required.
• Support the Production and Supply Chain Managers with reporting and general administration.

What We're Looking For

• Matric is essential.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Stock Control, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management or a similar role.
• Manufacturing experience is essential.
• Experience managing high-volume inventory and multiple stock locations.
• Exposure to imported stock and import documentation.
• Strong MS Office / MS Suite skills.
• Excellent numerical, reconciliation and analytical abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment.
• High levels of integrity, accountability and ownership.

Advantageous

Experience within corrugated board, packaging, paper, FMCG or other high-volume production environments will be highly advantageous. If you're looking for a role where your stock control and supply chain expertise can make a real operational impact, this could be the opportunity for you.