Stock Controller

At Manuchar, the purpose of the Stock Controller is to administer effective stock control practices. Maintain a steady control of receiving; dispatching and effective communication with customers & internal stakeholders.

The job

Stock Take Cycle Counts

• Responsible to coordinate with the warehouses, facilitate, investigate, and reconcile the stock takes/ cycle counts.
• Compulsory attendance at all stock takes, including the audited financial year end stock take.

Unpack Report, Landed Costs, Stack Labels

• Track and monitor incoming shipments.
• Complete the unpack report for the import shipments and distribute it to the business within the stipulated time frame.
• Accurately account for all landed costs.
• Ensure all the stack labels are printed and available.
• Submit information for the creation of purchase orders. 

Re-bagging

• Process all approved re-bag requests on the system and provide updates.

Stock Reporting & Analysis

• Analyse the stock on hand report daily.
• Follow up on queries with the relevant people.
• Ensure stock is in the correct locations.
• Monitor stock that is: expiring, ageing, part bags, samples.

Bin Movements

• Complete bin movements into non-conforming bins, as authorized by the warehouse/ inventory manager.
• Manage stock movements and documentation.

Non-conforming Stock

• Non-conforming stock area to be labelled with an updated list of stock with reasons.
• Action instructions for handling non-conforming stock.
• Co-ordinate with the warehouse for the re-working of this stock.
• Track, monitor and report the turnaround time for stock being re-worked by operations to ensure efficiency in the process.
• Track and report this on a weekly basis/ as required. 

Stock Disposal

• Manage the disposal process, and co-ordinate with teams to complete this process.

General

• Ensure all physical stock matches the system daily.
• Complete all required system transactions.
• Investigate and report any discrepancies immediately.
• Assist with all stock control functions (which includes, but not limited to): Insurance declarations/ claims, bulk lot closures, weighbridge cariances, stock adjustments, stock returns.
• May be required to work at different locations.
• Adhere to and meet specified deadlines.
• Follow all SOP's. 
• Report all non-conformances to the Inventory Manager. 

Your profile

• Minimum: Matric Certificate
• Relevant tertiary qualification will be highly advantageous
• Minimum 2 years similar experience
• Computer Literacy and Excel experience required
• Analytical, accurate and attention to detail is critical

Manuchar offers

• Fringe benefits include Medical Aid, Gap Cover and Provident Fund.
• A vibrant, high-energy environment, where taking ownership with a proactive, hands-on attitude is encouraged.