Warehouse Inventory Controller

Absolute Pets; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Pets, a leading pet retailer in South Africa, is seeking an Inventory Controller for their Cape Town Warehouse for a maternity cover contract. This role includes managing inventory processes, conducting stock counts, and ensuring accuracy in reporting. Ideal for candidates with strong analytical and inventory management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and control.
• Proficient in stock reconciliation and reporting.
• Ability to communicate discrepancies effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily stock counts and manage inventory processes.
• Prepare for semi-annual stock counts and report variances.
• Ensure accurate receiving and documentation of stock.

Skills

Inventory Management

Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication

Job description

Specialising in premium pet foods and accessories, Absolute Pets is the leading pet retailer in South Africa with over 170 stores across the country.

Our team of experts is looking for a passionate and driven Inventory Controller to join the Absolute Pets team at our Cape Town Warehouse in Marconi Beam for a maternity cover contract.

If you want to join our team, here are some key responsibilities:

1. Conduct daily stock counts and investigate variances. Plan, organise, lead, and control warehouse inventory processes and the warehouse team to ensure high stock accuracy and process adherence.
2. Perform daily checks and clean-up of all locations in Ador that hold stock during warehouse processes. Provide detailed reports to management highlighting any risks and potential financial losses.
3. Maintain constant communication regarding system misalignments between Ador and IQ. Highlight and communicate discrepancies to the warehouse manager and IQ support.
4. Ensure damages are reported daily and investigate root causes. Address root causes of damages with the warehouse manager and team.
5. Minimize and report obsolete/redundant stock to maximise working capital.
6. Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
7. Manage control measures to highlight, address, and resolve errors and discrepancies.
8. Achieve 95% bin accuracy through weekly verifications and reporting to management.
9. Manage weekly cyclical stock counts, investigate variances, and provide accurate reports for review.
10. Prepare the warehouse for semi-annual stock counts.
11. Ensure reporting deadlines are met daily with regular updates and handovers as agreed with the warehouse manager.
12. Conduct root cause analysis on variances and provide clear reports to validate discrepancies.
13. Manage bin locations and ensure timely stock replenishment.
14. Implement FIFO rotation to prevent stock expiries.
15. Report short or dated stock monthly.
16. Manage inbound stock processes, ensuring accurate receipt and documentation.
17. Ensure goods received vouchers, invoices, and credit notes are submitted, filed, and maintained.
18. Follow up on outstanding documents with Finance and Commercial Departments.
19. Verify that receipted stock has been accurately captured.
20. Update the stock receiving register daily.
21. Ensure incoming goods are GRV’d and put away within 24 hours.