Stock Control Manager

**Purpose of the Job**:
**Job Objectives**:
**Work planning, work allocation, objective setting and prioritising**
- Coordinate processes, equipment and resources to plan for uninterrupted production of orders to supply according to the demand schedule.
- Identify and minimize risk to the organization.
- Monitor reports and monitor variances within the stock control department.
- Monitor and adjust work schedules according to operational requirements.
- Monitor current operational requirements and trends to forecast future requirements to increase productivity.
- Developing and implementing stock control procedures and policies
- Conducting regular stock audits and overseeing the stock coming in and out of the department
- Ensure to barcode all products to ensure proper identification and tracking throughout the stock control process.
- Conduct regular stock audits to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
- Monitor stock levels closely and initiate timely stock ordering to prevent stockouts and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as production, to ensure efficient stock movement and availability.
- Inspect incoming stock to verify the accuracy of deliveries, ensuring it matches the corresponding purchase orders and is in good condition.
- Maintain proper documentation and record-keeping of stock transactions, including receipts, issues, transfers, and returns.
- Developing and implementing effective stock control procedures and policies.
- Overseeing the company's inventory management system.
- Collaborate with buying and production teams to forecast stock requirements and maintain optimal inventory levels.

**Compliance**
- Manage and maintain all health and safety requirements within the operational environment.
- Support in the development and maintenance of all standard operating procedures.
- Monitor and maintain housekeeping within the warehouse.

**Leadership, Planning, and Process Improvements**
- Support the hiring and training of new employees.
- Identify employee training requirements.
- Support the development and growth of individuals.
- Support the development of a quality culture within the organization.
- Communicate and liaise with other departments.
- Identify and implement improvements in production processes.
- Draft, revise, and verify all relevant production key performance indicators.
- Address any problems concerning work performance.
- Draft, revise, and verify the production budget.

**Qualifications**:
**Essential**
- Matric qualification

**Desirable**
- Supply Chain Logistics/Management qualification

**Experience**:
**Essential**
- 3+ years of relevant stock management and planning experience in a warehouse environment.
- 2-3 years of experience working as a supervisor and/or manager.

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Highly effective managerial skills and techniques.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and produce reports.
- Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
- Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Advanced computer skills pertaining to the use of inventory management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Hands-on commitment to getting the job done.
- Knowledge of warehouse sytems such as Pos-i-Till and MS Office proficiency.
- Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations.
- Strong ability to multitask, resolve complex problems and perform consistently under pressure, and work without supervision.