Warehouse Consumables Controller

Job Placements; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm in Durban is seeking a Warehouse Consumables Controller to manage consumable stock activities. Responsibilities include supervision of warehouse operations, accurate stock transaction processing on Syspro, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory skills, attention to detail, and the ability to train team members effectively. The position may require extended work hours or overtime to meet operational demands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse operations management.
• Strong understanding of stock control and inventory management.
• Ability to lead and train a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily consumable warehouse operations.
• Process stock transactions on Syspro accurately.
• Communicate stock needs and report discrepancies.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Syspro proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Syspro

Job description

The Warehouse Consumables Controller is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities related to consumable stock within the warehouse.

This includes receiving, verification, storage, and issuing of consumable products, maintaining system accuracy on Syspro, ensuring adherence to FIFO principles, and promoting a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment.

Extended work hours or overtime may be required to support operational demands.

Key Performance Areas

1. Supervisory and Operational Control

Supervise and coordinate daily consumable warehouse operations, ensuring accurate and timely receipt, storage, and issuing of consumable stock.

Allocate tasks to Consumable Controllers and Warehouse Assistants based on operational priorities.

Ensure compliance with safety standards, warehouse rules, and housekeeping procedures.

Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to team members.

Liaise with Dispatch, Procurement, and Operations to align stock availability with customer and production requirements.

2. Syspro and Stock Administration

Process all consumable stock transactions on Syspro, including receipts, issues, and adjustments.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date system records reflecting all physical stock movements.

Conduct daily and weekly system-to-physical stock reconciliations to eliminate discrepancies.

Generate and submit stock reports, highlighting variances, risks, or potential shortages.

Investigate discrepancies, document findings, and implement corrective actions.

3. Technical and Physical Duties

Supervise and, when necessary, assist with loading and offloading consumable stock (approximately 1 ton daily).

Ensure effective unpacking, sorting, and placement of products on shelving (up to 3.5m high) using safe handling practices.

Enforce strict adherence to First-In, First-Out (FIFO) stock rotation principles.

Receive and verify deliveries (approximately 15 pallets per shipment) against invoices and purchase orders.

Inspect incoming goods for quality and quantity accuracy and report non-conformance to the Buyer.

Oversee correct storage, labelling, and segregation of consumables.

Coordinate waste disposal and recycling of packaging materials according to company sustainability guidelines.

Conduct quarterly and ad-hoc stock counts and ensure accurate reconciliation.

4. Communication and Reporting

Communicate stock replenishment needs, shortages, and quality concerns to the Buyer.

Submit daily Syspro updates and weekly operational reports to the Warehouse Manager.

Ensure all consumable stock documentation (Picking Sheets, Invoices, Delivery Notes) is accurate and systematic.