Stock Controller jobs in South Africa

We are looking for experienced STOCK CONTROLLER to join the team of a growing, trendy coffee brand.

The position is based in Sandton – at Morningside Shopping Centre and the Head Office in Kramerville.

Stock Controller will report to the Ops Manager.

• At least 2 years of experience as Stock Controller in F&B
• Relevant qualifications and training
• Contactable references

Stock control

• Perform daily/weekly/monthly stock takes as required in all stores as well as head office.
• Conduct spot checks in all stores when deemed necessary.
• Monitor and track all in/out stock transfers between all stores.
• Observe wastage in all stores to ensure it remains under set budgets as prescribed in your report.
• Ensure all capturing of invoices is done correctly, and all errors are fixed weekly as creditors are processed.
• Randomly check that stores are following prescribed receiving practices and procedures.
• Run stock investigations on any problems identified with stock items in stores, reporting on the outcome to the operations team.

Creditors checks

• Assist the accounts team with their weekly creditor’s checks, ensuring that any errors are corrected to maintain control over costs and quantities of stock in-store.
• Work with the accounts team to ensure that all creditors are paid weekly and maintain a positive relationship with them. Check that accounts do not fall behind and get frozen/blocked due to failure to capture invoices in stores.

Sales checks

• Perform random checks on specific items in all stores periodically to ensure sales are accurate.

GAAP (POS System)

• Stay up-to-date with any developments in the GAAP system.
• Ensure all stores are online and that their data is being transferred into the WebApp as required.
• Attend refresher training courses at GAAP when necessary.
• Practice and utilize as many features of the GAAP system to ensure familiarity with its functions and keep in contact with their support team for assistance.

Suppliers

• Monitor costs for stock paid by stores and flag any changes to the team.
• Maintain contact with suppliers and foster a favorable relationship.
• Look out for specials, deals, price-cuts, and rebate possibilities.

Stores

• Be present in all stores as required to support store managers.
• Learn how the Cape Town store operates and how stock moves in/out.
• Understand how the GAAP system in the Cape Town store is set up for daily counts, spot checks, and stock-takes.

Budgets

• Maintain and update your stock report weekly, sharing it with all stores upon completion.
• Monitor stock department budgets and ensure store managers adhere to them closely.
• Aim for a target of 30% or below food cost overall.
• Close off the report monthly and save it in the shared Google Drive with the operations team.

The Weekly Meeting

• Attend weekly meetings to present your completed report and note any important takeaways for clear communication.
• Request meetings with specific stores or teams as needed.
• Attend the weekly HQ team meeting as well.

Stock Deductions

• Produce monthly stock deduction reports following mid-month stock takes to recover stock losses through payroll.
• Ensure all details of team sizes and other relevant information are updated monthly with staff movements.

Daily Reports Checking

• Pull specific reports for all stores daily to identify any errors that may affect GP, stock holding quantities, or figures.

Start: ASAP

To apply for Stock Controller | Sandton – JHB | Trendy Coffee Brand, please send your CV in WORD document format with up-to-date employment history and a full-length photo inserted in the CV.