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.