Warehouse Inventory & Scanning Specialist

PepsiCo; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo South Africa is seeking a detail‑oriented warehouse stock controller to operate scanning devices, verify inbound and outbound goods, and support accurate inventory across receiving, put-away, picking and dispatch.

The role requires Grade 12, 2 years FMCG warehouse experience, basic MS Office, and the ability to work shifts in a pressured environment. Excellent verbal communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Availability to work shifts.
• Availability to work overtime.
• Grade 12.
• Computer literacy – Basic MS Office.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a warehouse, preferably FMCG environment.
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment.
• Communication skills – Verbal

Responsibilities

• Operate handheld or fixed scanners to capture barcodes on products, pallets, or documentation.
• Verify stock against system records and physical items.
• Ensure accurate inbound and outbound scanning of goods.
• Assist with stock counts, scanning, movement and reconciliation.
• Identify and report discrepancies (missing, damaged, or mislabeled items).
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
• Maintain scanner equipment (charging, handling, troubleshooting basic errors).
• Support warehouse processes (receiving, put-away, picking, dispatch).
• Basic warehouse operations, barcoding system, inventory control.
• Attention to detail, accuracy in scanning, basic computer/data entry.
• Follow instructions, multitask, communicate clearly with supervisors and team members.

Skills

Scanner operation

Stock verification

Attention to detail

Data entry basics

Verbal communication

Education

Grade 12

MS Office basics

Job description

PepsiCo South Africa is seeking a detail‑oriented warehouse stock controller to operate scanning devices, verify inbound and outbound goods, and support accurate inventory across receiving, put-away, picking and dispatch.

The role requires Grade 12, 2 years FMCG warehouse experience, basic MS Office, and the ability to work shifts in a pressured environment. Excellent verbal communication is essential.