Stock Controller-FMCG

Requirements :

Matric (Grade 12) required; additional qualifications in logistics, inventory management, or finance are advantageous.

3+ years experience in a stock control or inventory position within a FMCG, manufacturing, or food production environment .

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP, data analysis).

Exposure to accounts and inventory reconciliation processes is essential.

Experience working on ERP systems or stock control software (e.g., Syspro, SAP, Pastel Evolution).

Basic understanding of costing , variance analysis , and inventory ledger entries .

Knowledge of GMP, HACCP , or other food safety systems.

Forklift license or ability to operate stock-handling equipment (beneficial).

Excellent attention to detail, numeracy, and problem-solving skills.

Duties :

Monitor and control raw material and finished goods inventory across production, warehouse, and dispatch.

Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts ; investigate and reconcile stock variances.

Track incoming and outgoing stock using ERP / 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 (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas).

Ensure FIFO / FEFO practices are applied in line with food safety and shelf-life standards.

Identify and escalate stock discrepancies, damages, shrinkage, or losses.

Collaborate closely with procurement, production, and dispatch teams to ensure stock availability and accuracy.

Maintain organized, clean, and well-labeled storage areas in compliance with GMP.

Support external and internal audits by providing accurate inventory documentation.

Monitor and control raw material and finished goods inventory across production, warehouse, and dispatch.

Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts ; investigate and reconcile stock variances.

Track incoming and outgoing stock using ERP / 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 (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas).

Ensure FIFO / FEFO practices are applied in line with food safety and shelf-life standards.

Identify and escalate stock discrepancies, damages, shrinkage, or losses.

Collaborate closely with procurement, production, and dispatch teams to ensure stock availability and accuracy.

Maintain organized, clean, and well-labeled storage areas in compliance with GMP.

Support external and internal audits by providing accurate inventory documentation.