Warehouse Controller

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions invites applications for a warehouse stock controller role. The successful candidate will manage daily inflows and outflows of finished goods across multiple warehouses, ensuring accurate stock records and FIFO compliance.

You will work closely with production, quality, and warehouse teams, perform weekly stock counts, and maintain SOPs for stock control. A valid code 08 licence and forklift certification are required.

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• Certificate in Storekeeping and Stock Control (NQF 5)/ Warehouse Management

• 3 years of experience working in a similar role/ capacity

• Ability to work independently

• Valid driver’s licence (code 08)

• Computer literacy

• Forklift licence/ reach truck licence

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and maintain the daily inflow of finished goods products within all warehouses and the daily outflow of finished goods products for distribution

• Support and maintain all stock and warehouse administrative duties

• Weekly stock counting within all warehouses, balance findings to previous stock counts and report any stock discrepancies to the warehouse supervisor and manager for further investigation

• Support the movement of daily stock from production to designated warehouses as per daily operational planning

• Record and capture stock and expiry dates within warehouses

• Assist in establishing and maintaining standard operating procedures for all activities relating to stock control and creating visual aids within warehouses for staff

• Coordinate and record all on-hold, rework, and restricted stock within all warehouses and production areas

• Coordinate the repacking of non-conforming stock with general assistants and the warehouse supervisor, and ensure all re-packed product is placed in relevant locations

• Inspect and record finished goods product returned from the market with the lab and warehouse administrator

• Work daily with the quality department in releasing finished goods and products within the warehouses and assisting timeously with requested sample stock

• Liaise daily with the warehouse team leaders regarding released stock for distribution trucks

• Ensure FIFO is practised for all finished goods products within all warehouses

• Inspect and report on the physical condition of warehouses (i.e. damages, leaks, racking damages, etc.) to the warehouse supervisor and manager

• Assist with daily inspections and ensure the cleaning of all MHE (forklifts, articulated forklifts, batteries, company bakkies, and trucks)

• Monitor warehouse consumables and report shortages to the warehouse administrator timeously

• Assist with warehouse operational reports (i.e. inventory, traceability and racking inspection reports)

• Manage all admin-related duties and liaise with the warehouse supervisor and manager to ensure that all activities are in sync with other functions (sales and production)

• Assist with warehouse ad-hoc duties