Permanent - Inventory Controller - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

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.

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