Stock Controller

Description:

Our client is seeking to appoint a Stock Controller join their warehouse team. This person will be responsible for maintaining the stock inventories to meet business requirements. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment and understands the critical role that accurate inventory management plays in business success. This position is based in Pomona, Kempton Park.

Requirements:

• Managing inventory
• Ensuring accurate records and optimising stock levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs
• Maintaining precise stock records
• Ensuring proper storage of items
• Maintaining accurate inventory records: This includes stock movements
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate stock records, tracking all movements and discrepancies
• Ensure received items are undamaged, properly labeled, and aligned with order requirements
• Record stock updates and transactions using inventory management systems
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to ensure proper storage and handling of goods
• Conduct routine stock counts
• Process returns to suppliers efficiently and in accordance with company procedures
• Identify and document damaged goods or discrepancies, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution

• Matric (Grade 12) is essential
• 2–4 years of experience in stock control and/or receiving, ideally within a warehouse or distribution setting
• Solid understanding of inventory control principles and procedures
• Proficient in inventory and warehouse systems such as Pastel, SAP, Syspro, or similar
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and data entry
• High level of accuracy, organizational ability, and attention to detail
• Capable of working independently under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork

• Managing inventory
• Ensuring accurate records and optimising stock levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs
• Maintaining precise stock records
• Ensuring proper storage of items
• Maintaining accurate inventory records: This includes stock movements
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate stock records, tracking all movements and discrepancies
• Ensure received items are undamaged, properly labeled, and aligned with order requirements
• Record stock updates and transactions using inventory management systems
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to ensure proper storage and handling of goods
• Conduct routine stock counts
• Process returns to suppliers efficiently and in accordance with company procedures
• Identify and document damaged goods or discrepancies, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) is essential
• 2–4 years of experience in stock control and/or receiving, ideally within a warehouse or distribution setting
• Solid understanding of inventory control principles and procedures
• Proficient in inventory and warehouse systems such as Pastel, SAP, Syspro, or similar
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and data entry
• High level of accuracy, organizational ability, and attention to detail
• Capable of working independently under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork