Stores Controller

The position report into the Unit Manager Back-End

Monitor and Control Inventory

• Plan stock availability according to the production plan by reviewing the 13-week production plan and proactively addressing raw material risks.
• Manage daily inventory routines, ensuring compliance with governance and stock requirements while addressing and resolving non-conformance issues.
• Manage the stock count process to ensure accurate reflection of inventory and address variances appropriately.
• Implement corrective actions for discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Stores Administration

• Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes
• Check quantities and quality of received goods
• Capture receipts in the relevant inventory system
• File and archive delivery documentation (GRNs, invoices, etc.).

Supplier and Internal Customer Relations

• Maintain regular communication with Planning to ensure raw materials are available as required and adhere to Model Stock rules.
• Provide relevant information and reports to Management and resolve queries from suppliers and internal customers related to quality complications.
• Address and resolve issues and queries from suppliers and internal customers promptly, focusing on quality and service.

• Grade 12, O level with 5 credits or better
• Minimum Degree in at least one of the following: Purchasing & Supply, Business Administration, Production & Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering

 Skills

• Ability to analyze and forecast stock availability based on production plans.
• Maintain effective communication with the Planning team and other stakeholders.
• Manage and motivate a team to achieve set goals and maintain high-quality output
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct regular safety audits and implement improvements to maintain a safe working environment
• Excellent in Microsoft Excel

Experience

• Minimum 3 Years’ experience, with at least 1 year in FMCG.
• Experience in using an ERP system

Supply Chain experience in managing material or engineering stores or inventory control