Stock Controller jobs in South Africa

A vacancy exists for a Stock controller , based at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital reporting to the Inventory Manager.

The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of stock.

• Develop and maintain sound relationships with internal customers to achieve co-operation and compliance with audit processes
• Set up and maintenance of preferred stock levels, and daily ordering of stock to ensure a quality pharmaceutical supply service
• Asset management to ensure security of stock and to minimize loss due to redundancy
• Quarterly stocktaking
• Active involvement in stock-takes and cycle counts
• Assist with non-recoverable utilization
• Dead stock and short dated stock management

• Assist with managing Unrecorded Liabilities, MIR6 and GRIR reports as appropriate
• Monitoring expiry dates of all items and managing as per protocol
• Informing UM and PM of any stock issues and shortages
• Ensuring that stock is available at all times
• Ensure cost-efficiency regarding staff planning
• Focus on implementation of formulary products
• Managing the surgical stores department
• Managing the procurement, control and distribution of surgical stock
• Ensuring accurate receiving and receipting of surgical stock.
• Capturing of prosthesis and consignment invoices and transfers to theatre
• Implementing and maintaining the LHC formulary and providing feedback to PM
• Capturing and handling of product complaints
• Resolving queries from relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring a culture of quality in our business and operational excellence.

Any other task that the line manager may deem necessary

• Grade 12
• Sound knowledge of at least 2 years on stock control in a hospital environment
• A working knowledge of SAP will be an advantage.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
• Hospital experience and knowledge of systems (iMeds) is a requirement.
• A person who is result orientated, pays attention to detail, has excellent interpersonal as well as communication skills is needed.
• Customer focus, a commitment towards continuous improvement, the ability to work independently and the management of time is required.
• Computer proficiency is essential.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Experience within inventory management or relevant experience within a pharmaceutical environment
• Knowledge of inventory control, processes, procedures and practices
• Good organizational skills are essential as well as attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Management skills is essential
• Able to work under pressure as well as being able to work as part of a team

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience, drive and energy
• Engaging diversity
• Influencing skills
• Organizational awareness
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships and Customer responsiveness
• Verbal and written communication skills