Stock Controller
Stock Controller required to manage inventory and purchase merchandise based on the company’s needs.
Responsibilities:
- Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS)
- Enter purchase details (vendors information, invoices and pricing) into internal databases
- Place orders to replenish merchandise as needed
- Track shipments and address any delays
- Oversee storage of products
- Evaluate suppliers’ offers and negotiate profitable deals
- Liaise with warehouse staff and other internal teams to test products’ quality (status upon delivery and storage conditions)
- Keep updated inventory records (including daily shipments)
- Ensure purchases do not exceed budget
- Follow up on orders placed into the factory
- Thorough attention to detail
- Organisation and Time Management Skills
- Ability to perform well under pressure
- Ability to work well with suppliers, customers and other team members
Min Requirements:
- Matric, Grade 12 certificate
- Relevant tertiary qualification preferred
- Valid Drivers licence
- Computer Literate
- Proven work experience as a Stock Controller, Inventory Manager or similar role
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures
- Working knowledge of inventory management software
- Active participation in inventory audits
- Good communication and negotiation abilities
- Exposure to manufacturing processes
- Exposure to production processes
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