Stock Controller and Purchasing

• Monitor and control goods inventory across import, warehouse, and dispatch.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts; investigate and reconcile stock variances.
• Track incoming and outgoing stock using stock systems and manual logs.
• Perform stock reconciliations between physical stock, system records, and accounts data.
• Liaise with the finance/accounts department to align inventory reports with general ledger.
• Prepare daily and monthly stock reports using Excel (advanced, formulas).
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO practices are applied.
• Identify and escalate stock discrepancies, damages, shrinkage, or losses.
• Control procurement and  stock availability with accuracy.
• Support external and internal audits by providing accurate inventory documentation.
• Experience in stock handling
• Matric (Grade 12) required; additional qualifications in logistics, inventory management, or finance are advantageous.
• 3+ years’ experience in a stock control or inventory control.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Exposure to accounts and inventory reconciliation processes is essential.
• Experience working on systems or stock control software (e.g., Syspro, SAP, Pastel Evolution).
• Basic understanding of costing, variance analysis, and inventory ledger entries.
• Excellent attention to detail, numeracy, and problem-solving skills.