Stock Controller - Edenvale

Company: Light Market
Location: Edenvale (Head Office)
Industry: Lighting, Electrical & Solar Retail / Wholesale
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: R10,000 – R15,000 (Negotiable based on experience)

Role Overview

Light Market is seeking a Stock Controller to be based at our Edenvale head office, with responsibility for national stock oversight and buying duties across all branches.

This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate stock control, effective purchasing, and optimal stock availability company-wide. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to a highly organised, detail-driven individual with strong commercial awareness and experience managing stock across multiple locations.

Key ResponsibilitiesStock Control (National Oversight)

• Oversee accurate receipt, capturing, and control of stock across all branches

• Ensure GRVs, supplier documentation, and stock movements are correctly processed

• Conduct and review stock counts, variances, and investigations nationally

• Monitor slow-moving, damaged, and obsolete stock

• Manage and coordinate inter-branch stock transfers

• Maintain accurate stock records on POS / inventory systems (Hike experience advantageous)

• Support and oversee branch stock takes and internal audits

Buying & Procurement Duties

• Support and execute national buying decisions

• Prepare and place purchase orders for all branches

• Analyse sales trends, stock levels, and forecasts to guide purchasing

• Follow up on supplier deliveries, shortages, and backorders

• Ensure cost accuracy, pricing updates, and correct supplier documentation

• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, returns, and damages

• Ensure fast-moving and core product ranges are consistently available

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) – essential

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Senior Stock Controller, Buyer, or similar role

• Strong numerical, reconciliation, and planning skills

• Computer literate (Excel and POS / inventory systems)

• Ability to work accurately under pressure and manage multiple priorities

• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail

• Experience in lighting, electrical, or hardware retail will be a strong advantage

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and commercial thinking

• Confident communication with suppliers and senior management

• Structured, process-driven, and highly organised

• Proactive problem solver

• Able to manage national stock requirements

How to Apply

Please email your CV to applications@lightmarket.co.za
Subject line: Stock Controller – Edenvale