Junior Inventory & Stock Controller

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a Junior Inventory & Stock Controller to support daily inventory operations across the warehouse and production floor. The ideal candidate should be reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, assisting the storekeeper with stock checks, issuing, system updates, and record-keeping.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the daily receiving, counting, labeling, and storing of materials (raw material, consumables, spares, packaging material).
• Issue stock items to departments based on approved requisitions and update manual/system records accordingly.
• Support with cycle counts, monthly stock-takes, and inventory reconciliation exercises.
• Monitor stock levels of fast-moving items (like tapes, gloves, bearings, inks, cleaning agents) and flag low stock situations.
• Ensure storeroom areas are clean, well-organized, and compliant with safety protocols.
• Match delivery notes with purchase orders and help with filing documents and scanning.
• Tag new inventory with barcodes or handwritten labels.
• Coordinate with buyers and the factory team for any urgent shortages or returns.
• Learn and update basic ERP/inventory software or spreadsheets as required.

Requirements:

• Matric or NQF Level 4 (Warehouse or Stock Control certification is a plus).
• 5–10 years of experience in a warehouse, inventory, or store assistant role (preferably in a manufacturing environment).
• Basic understanding of inventory and stock control processes.
• Comfortable doing physical work and working in a factory environment.
• Strong attention to detail and basic numeric literacy.
• Basic knowledge of Excel or inventory software is advantageous.
• Good attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to take instruction.