Inventory Controller

Description:

Duties & Responsibilities

Monitor demand for all products by using forecast information and historical data .
Setting minimum stock levels across all line items.
Issuing Purchase requisitions timeously taking into account manufacturing & shipping lead times.
Setting up specific product areas and bin locations in each warehouse to ensure correct placement of stock, thereby making the stock take and reporting processes more efficient.
Maintain and update bin cards for each line item and carry out random checks on physical quantities against the Pastel count on a daily basis.
Checking goods received against purchase order and delivery notes in terms of quality and quantity.
Record all returns, damages and shortages and submit report to accounts department for processing.
Managing stock take procedures and conducting random stock counts on a bi monthly basis or as required by management. Weekly reporting on stock discrepancies and/or shortages as well as purchasing requirements.
Monthly reporting on slow moving stock and inventory valuations.
Ensure effective and accurate communication with all other departments on stock that is either in stock, in transit, or on order.
Coordinate with shipping forwarders and couriers to ensure timely receipt and/or delivery of goods to Customers.
Responsible for the accurate storing, picking, movement, loading of product on to designated delivery vehicles.
Responsible for directing delivery drivers daily on most cost effective routing.
Arrange inventory transfers between intercompany branches
Ensure correct stock rotation, in particular all perishable goods.
Monitoring expiry dates and reporting to management.
Ensure compliance with all environment, health and safety regulations in the warehouse.
Prioritize work to maximize service and exceed Customer expectations.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

Matric is mandatory.
Inventory/warehouse related qualification essential.
Min 5 years experience in a similar role preferably within a building products environment.
Drivers license required.
Computer literate with particular emphasis on excel, word, outlook, pastel.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and in written form.
Experience in dealing with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to work under pressure and give attention to detail.
Strong administrative skills