Inventory Controller

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Inventory Controller is responsible for overseeing, managing, and maintaining accurate stock levels of tyres and related products in the warehouses and branches. Manage the movement of stock in the national distribution network as well as local and international procured products. Ensure that the right product is in the right place at the right time and at the right price. Custodian of the stock data integrity on the ERP to ensure high standards of customer service.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE

1. Grade 12 or equivalent
2. Supply Chain
3. Min 3-year experience in inventory/stock
4. Extensive ERP and WMS
5. Working knowledge of dispatch and receiving
6. Clear criminal record

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

This position will be responsible for the following 5 Key Performance Areas:

1. Financial KPA: Manage stock taking, optimal stock levels
2. Operational KPA: Manage the optimal stock levels and system
3. Customer KPA: Ensure that right stock is in the right place at the right
4. Learn & Grow KPA: Engage in development initiatives for personal development and team
5. Compliance KPA: Ensure that all procedures, policies, SOPs and H&S Regulations are adhered to

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA

Financial Responsibilities: Stock Management

• Ensure that the physical stock received on a day reflects on the system as received by the end of
• Identify possible stock loss threats and propose solutions to mitigate the risk by reporting to National Branch Manager and
• Assist in resolving stock take admin queries within 5 working days from previous stock take.
• Ensure that variances are investigated and concluded within allowed time with assistance of the National Branch
• Ensure the release from bond are done cost effectively and in an efficient manner.
• Highlight potential risks to stock that can financially impact the business to National Branch Manager and
• Ensure that all distribution related cost is accounted for.

Operational Responsibilities: Stock control on the ERP

• Ensure stock is in the right place, at the right time, in the right
• Ensure that the branches and JHB has at least 2 months stock holding on all products.
• Ensure that the container movements are monitored and escalate immediate deviation.
• Ensure the preparation for monthly stock take is done.
• Contribute to the preparation for stock take by ensuring that B2B warehouses are empty and placed back into stock after stock take.
• Ensure that all warehouses and branches are prepared for stock take
• Ensure bin locations are updated with stock that is currently in the
• Ensure all stock is allocated
  
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