Purpose:
The purpose of this job is, to manage the day-to-day maintenance of stock levels within the inventory parameters on the stock system and monitor merchandising and housekeeping standards of stock on shelves in such a way that stock discrepancies are reduced in order to minimize losses. In addition this includes ensuring that stock corresponds with stock on hand that's recorded on the stock system used and investigate issues that arise in such a manner it ensure the continuous availability of stock
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Investigate stock transfers errors in various departments as well as liaise with the stock controllers across the relevant branches to check stock on hands against computer stock.
Liaise with the stock controller on a daily basis where there are stock discrepancies in the departments after investigations was done and have the stock adjusted accordingly.
Assist the stock controller with the checking of credits and faulty good returned from the various branches.
Ensure spot checks are done on department stock takes done by the various departments in the Distribution Centre.
Comply with Health and Safety standards
Participate in perpetual stock takes.
Ensure housekeeping of work area.
Perform any work-related tasks as delegated by superior.
REQUIREMENTS:
Matric or Equivalent
Candidates with no Matric but have a NQF 4 stock management course at minimum 54 credits will be considered
3 years in stock related function
2 years experience in the industryDemonstrate 95% accuracy in stock counts
Ability to handle pressure
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written)
Completed merchandising training
Planning, time management & organising skills
Policy and procedure driven
Accuracy, discipline and motivation