Stock Controller

**Job Title: Stock Controller**

**Grade: PE08**

**Purpose of the role**:
An opportunity exists for an experienced professional to join iSanti as a Stock Controller. The role exists to ensure that the flow of materials and finished products runs smoothly and efficiently.

**Key Performance Areas**:
**Inventory Management**
- **Accuracy**:Maintaining precise and accurate inventory records.
- **Stock Levels**:Ensuring optimal stock levels are maintained to meet production and sales demands.

**Supply Chain Coordination**
- **Supplier Relations**:Managing relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
- **Order Fulfilment**:Coordinating with production and sales teams to ensure customer orders are accurately processed and dispatched on time.

**Logistics Efficiency**
- **Storage Utilization**:Optimizing the use of warehouse space for efficient storage and retrieval.
- **Transportation Management**:Coordinating transportation and logistics to minimize delays and reduce costs.

**Quality Assurance**
- **Inspection**: Conducting regular inspections of incoming and outgoing goods to ensure quality standards are met.
- **Compliance**:Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal quality standards.

**Cost Control**
- **Budget Adherence**:Monitoring and controlling inventory-related costs to stay within budget.
- **Waste Reduction**:Implementing strategies to minimize waste and reduce overall costs.

**Reporting and Documentation**
- **Data Management**:Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of inventory movements and stock levels.
- **Performance Reporting**:Generating reports on inventory status, order fulfilment, and other key metrics for decision-making.

**Loss Prevention**
- **Security Measures**:Implementing measures to prevent theft, damage, or loss of inventory.
- **Stock Audits**:Conducting regular stock audits to identify and rectify discrepancies.

**Process Improvement**
- **Efficiency Initiatives**:Identifying and implementing improvements to inventory and logistics processes to enhance efficiency.
- **Technology Utilization**:Leveraging technology and inventory management systems to streamline operations.

**Team Collaboration**
- **Cross-Departmental Coordination**:Working closely with procurement, production, and sales teams to ensure alignment of inventory management with overall business goals.
- **Training and Development**:Providing training and support to team members to ensure effective inventory management practices.

**Key Competencies**:
**Attention to Detail**
- Ability to maintain precise inventory records and spot discrepancies.
- Ensuring accuracy in stock counts and documentation.

**Organizational Skills**
- Efficiently managing and organizing stock within the warehouse.
- Keeping detailed records and ensuring everything is in its proper place.

**Communication Skills**
- Effective communication with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams.
- Ability to relay information clearly and efficiently.

**Problem-Solving Skills**
- Quickly identifying and resolving issues related to inventory discrepancies, supply chain interruptions, and logistics challenges.
- Thinking critically to implement solutions.

**Technical Proficiency**
- Proficient in using inventory management software (e.g. JDE).
- Comfortable with data analysis tools and spreadsheets.

**Analytical Thinking**
- Ability to analyse inventory data and trends to make informed decisions.
- Evaluating stock levels and predicting future needs.

**Quality Assurance**
- Ensuring that materials and finished products meet quality standards.
- Conducting regular inspections and audits.

**Logistics Knowledge**
- Understanding of supply chain processes and logistics management.
- Coordinating transportation and delivery schedules.

**Time Management**
- Managing time effectively to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- Prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.

**Team Collaboration**
- Working closely with procurement, production, and sales teams.
- Promoting a cooperative work environment.

**Cost Control**
- Monitoring and managing inventory-related costs.
- Implementing strategies to reduce waste and optimize spending.

**Adaptability**
- Adjusting to changes in demand, supply chain issues, and other dynamic factors.
- Remaining flexible and proactive in addressing challenges.

**Safety and Compliance**
- Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulations in the storage and handling of inventory.
- Promoting a safe work environment.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in inventory management
- Manufacturing/FMCG Experience
- Glass experience will be an advantage

**Additional Information**:

- Consideration will be given to Isanti’s EE goals

Closing Date**:7th of February 2025**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Application Deadline: 2025/02/