Stock Controller – Cape Town, Western Cape 33 views

The main purpose of this position:

The Stock Controller is responsible for overseeing the efficient management of stock and inventory within the organisation

This role involves supervising a team of three stockroom staff members, ensuring proper hygiene and organisation within stock rooms, conducting regular stock counts, optimising staff efficiency, facilitating communication with management, managing stock issuing processes, coordinating meetings, and resolving any inherited stock-related issues

The Stock Controller plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate inventory levels and contributing to the overall success of the organisation

Duties & Responsibilities:

Stock Management:

• Maintain accurate records of all stock items
• Monitor stock levels and reorder as necessary to prevent shortages or overstocking
• Ensure proper storage and labelling of stock items
• Implement and maintain hygiene standards within stock rooms

Stock Counts:

• Plan and conduct regular stock counts to verify inventory accuracy
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Generate and analyse stock count reports

Staff Supervision:

• Lead, train, and motivate the stockroom staff
• Set performance goals and monitor staff efficiency
• Provide regular feedback and conduct performance evaluations

Communication with Management:

• Collaborate with management to communicate stock-related updates, issues, and recommendations
• Prepare and present reports on stock levels and trends

Stock Issuing:

• Oversee the process of issuing stock items to various departments or locations
• Ensure proper documentation and tracking of stock issuances
• Implement and enforce stock control policies and procedures

Meetings:

• Schedule and coordinate regular stock-related meetings with staff and management
• Prepare agendas and provide meeting summaries

Stock Room Organisation:

• Maintain an organised and efficient stockroom layout
• Optimise stock placement for easy access and retrieval
• Implement and enforce safety measures within the stockroom

Issue Resolution:

• Investigate and resolve any stock-related issues, including shortages, damages, or discrepancies
• Collaborate with relevant departments to address root causes

Working Conditions:

• This position primarily operates in a Factory environment and a stockroom setting
• May require occasional lifting and carrying of stock items
• The Stock Controller may need to work weekends or evenings to conduct stock counts or address urgent stock-related issues