Stores Controller (6 Month Contract)

SUMMARY:
Seeking a Stores / Warehouse Controller for a 6 month contract position. An international company, dealing with FMCG Machinery and parts, has an opportunity for a Stores and Parts Controller in their Johannesburg Branch. Please note: This is a 6 month contract position.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Liaise with the Stores Controller – Cape Town to determine the spares requirements and minimise and coordinate joint shipments from suppliers.
• Optimise purchases from local suppliers.
• Place orders (local or international) for all spares required for service or maintenance.
• Prepare orders/indents for local and international spares and workshop consumables.
• Track shipping progress of orders as required.
• Responsible for goods being returned to suppliers with assistance from the Stores Controller.
• Ensure that the weekly cycle counts are done according to the movement report by the Storeman.
• Manage and control the stock-take process quarterly with the Stores Controller.
• Take physical stock in the warehouse.
• Communicate cycle counts on a regular basis to the Storeman – Johannesburg.
• At least 5 years in a similar position, with experience in stores and warehousing.
• Prepare direct issue / receipt sheet for stock corrections and get approval from senior management.
• Create new spares part numbers for new spares.
• Prepare all documentation and parts to be returned to overseas suppliers, with assistance from the Store Controller.
• Follow up on return credit notes from suppliers.
• Prepare, process and send quotations and invoices to customers, as required.
• Ensure that all filing is completed as required (orders, return vouchers and supplier invoices).
• Invoice all spares orders, service & repair jobs.
• Scan all invoices for completed jobs, e-mail to customers and save on the Shared Drive with the POD.