Stock Controller​/Inventory Controller​/Cost accountant

Position: Stock Controller / Inventory Controller / Cost accountant
Location: Somerset West
Our client based in Somerset West, is looking for a experienced Stock Controller with advanced excel knowledge and Sage Evolution experience to join their team. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a highly complex environment managing over 2000 stock keeping codes;
Multiple locations;
Finished Goods as well as spares and accessories.

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

:
Permanent / Temp
SECTOR :
Importing
BASIC SALARY :
Market Related
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate


REQUIREMENTS:

• Very strong Sage Evolution experience and knowledge
• Advanced excel skills and experience
• Matric
• Tertiary qualification
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• 5 years’ experience as Stock Controller or distribution centre controller
• Management accounting or cost accounting background
• Ability to work in a highly complex environment:
  Over 2000 stock keeping codes;
  Multiple locations;
  Finished Goods and Spares/Accessories.
• Leadership skills: 3 Direct Reports (Storemen).
• Valid drivers License and reliable transport
• Ability to work in a highly complex environment
• The candidate will be evaluated on Excel during the interview process.

DUTIES:
Stock Planning

• Administer all stock to be ordered.
• Ensure 3 month cabinet stock levels are forecasted at all times and report on a weekly basis.
• Monitor all consumable stock to be ordered.
• Record all incoming stock
• Issue PO’s to suppliers and keep track of stock
• Oversee quality control of all outgoing stock

Perform and manage stock

• Plan and perform monthly stock take on all stock items and report to Finance Department.
• Update available stock on a weekly basis and report to the Operations Department.
• Investigate reasons for differences and report to finance.
• Managing and maintaining bin locations ensures efficient storage and accurate inventory.

Maintain minimum stock levels

• Using stock take information, ensure that all minimum stock requirements are adhered to in all locations.
• Ensure stock top up to minimum levels are sent to locations on a timely manner.

Supplier Claims

• Ensure that all supplier goods faults are reported to suppliers and that credit notes are obtained.

Execute stock planning

• Conduct an audit on current movement of stock
• Compile a stock planning system
• Decide on minimum stock levels

Journals

• Record stock transactions, purchases, and adjustments in financial journals to maintain accurate accounting records.

HOURS:

• Mon-Fri (08:00 – 17:00)

CLOSING DATE:

• 1 August 2025

Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at  today.
Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.