Warehouse Stock Controller

Vector Logistics; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Controller in Bloemfontein to optimize inventory processes across the warehouse. Responsibilities include stock management, teamwork, and accountability for operational standards. Ideal candidates will have logistics qualifications, relevant experience in distribution environments, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Warehouse/Logistics Management required.
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence needed.
• 3 years experience in FMCG distribution and storage environment required.

Responsibilities

• Control all inbound stock storage processes.
• Conduct stocktakes and daily cycle counts.
• Identify and report on stock status.
• Coordinate stock exit and follow-up on product recalls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Logical thinking

Communication

Computer literacy

Organisational awareness

Stock control principles

Education

Diploma in Warehouse/Logistics Management

Tools

SAP MM

SAP BW

MS Office

Job description

Permanent

Bloemfontein

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

To control all inbound stock storage processes to optimise inventory and service levels

across the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Optimisation

• Implement inventory level benchmarks in terms of optimal stock cover across all warehouses.
• Conduct stocktakes to ensure reconciliation between records and actuals.
• Conduct daily cycle counts.
• Control stock level days in accordance with Company standards.
• Proactively identify and report on overstocking, under-stocking or out of stock scenarios and engage with applicable role-players within the warehouse in order to address the misalignment and resolve promptly.
• Identify and facilitate the exit of stock items that could pose risk of expiration and or redundancy by communicating with principals).
• Analyse and implement corrective measures to stabilise inbound flow and inventory peaks.
• Control the allocation of bay time windows.
• Sign off on invoice verification on inbound stock.
• Control inbound claims relating to non-conforming products from principals.
• Ensure that applicable purchase orders and scheduled agreements are valid and applicable at all times.
• Coordinate stock exit and take-on.
• Facilitate and follow up on product recall and isolation instructions.
• Identify and report poor performing or dormant stock items.
• Communicate low stock levels to call centres.
  
  

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Manage colleague's expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
  
  

Key Relationships

Key Relationship 1

Internal

• Broader planning team
• SHEQ and risk management
• Finance team
• Call Centre
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

• Diploma or at least one year certificate in Warehouse/ Logistics Management.
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence.
• 3 years relevant experience in a FMCG distribution and storage environment.
  
  

Skills and Competencies

• System skills (SAP MM and BW, MS Office skills prerequisite)
• Verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy
• Interpersonal
• Logical thinking
• Analytical thinking
• Numeracy
• Organisational awareness
• Stock control principles and tools
• SHEQ legislation and ISO standards
• Warehouse management
  
  

We look forward to hearing from you!