Stock Controller - 2026 Start
InvisionHR Cape Town Full-time
We are starting our recruitment process early for this position to ensure a strong candidate pool, as the Stock Controller role is intended to commence in 2026.
Summary: The role ensures stock accuracy, minimizes discrepancies, and supports efficient inventory operations.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in warehouse stock management, with a solid understanding of stock control processes within food service equipment industry.
Reports to: Warehouse SupervisorLocation: Stikland, Cape Town
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 08:00-16:30 – Friday 08:00-16:00
Salary: Market related and commensurate with experience
Responsibilities:
Stock Administration:
- Label and package stock.
- Conduct weekly stock checks and full stock counts every 4 months (quarterly) and ensure inventory accuracy.
- Create a stock check procedure/system to ensure weekly stock counts are accurate.
- Maintain stock control procedures or develop procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintain accurate inventory records using inventory management software/system.
- Monitor inventory levels and make recommendations for stock replenishment
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
- Manage and report information on faulty stock or returned stock/products
- Ensure storage areas are kept clean, tidy, and compliant with safety standards.
Team support:
- Work closely with sales, marketing and procurement teams and inform them of stock that seems to not be selling in order for them to work out strategies to improve sales.
- Work with the buying/procurement team to ensure accurate forecasting of sales trends and product demand.
- Coordinate with the buying/procurement team to ensure stock levels are sufficient to meet demand.
- Maintain good relationships with any suppliers or other parties involved in the stock of the business.
Requirements
Competencies:
- Enthusiastic, passionate and dynamic nature
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Independent and self-motivated
- Strong initiative and decision-making skills
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment
- Data-driven mindset for reporting
Requirements:
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Experience with inventory management, stock control and management
- Strong Administration and Computer skills (Emails, Word, Excel)
- Experience within food service equipment industry - advantageous
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