Stock Controller / Inventory Controller / Cost accountant

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:
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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

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

• Mon-Fri (08:00 – 17:00)

• 1 August 2025