Stock Controller

Job Description

• An opportunity is available for an experienced Stock Controller to oversee inventory management and production-related stock administration within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring stock levels, coordinating replenishment, managing inventory reconciliations and ensuring accurate stock records and reporting.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• At least 5 years' relevant experience in an FMCG environment.
• Extensive knowledge and experience using Syspro.
• Excellent computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Experience in stock control, inventory management and production administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control raw materials, premixes, medication and production inventory.
• Coordinate stock replenishment with Procurement and follow up on outstanding deliveries.
• Confirm purchase orders on Syspro and assist with sourcing new commodities when required.
• Coordinate daily, weekly and month-end stock counts.
• Reconcile theoretical stock levels against physical counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare stock variance reports, inventory spreadsheets and production reports.
• Update Syspro with reconciled stock counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Reconcile production data with raw material usage and stock movements.
• Manage goods received notes (GRNs), purchase orders and stock transfers.
• Monitor stock usage, identify potential wastage and assist with surplus or obsolete stock.
• Maintain accurate documentation, filing systems and inventory statistics.
• Conduct plant walkabouts to verify stock levels and support effective inventory control.
• Assist with production administration and month-end reporting when required.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, housekeeping standards and company procedures.