Position: Procurement / Stock Controller
Salary: Market related
Location: Germiston
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Manufacturing
Reference Number: CWR.PSC.PPC.16102024
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Our client is within the Manufacturing industry and they are looking for a Procurement / Stock Controller to join their team at their Germiston branch.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A highly motivated and experienced Stock / Procurement Controller with a proven track record of successfully managing inventory levels, monitoring stock movement and ensuring accuracy of stock records. Responsible for procurement of local and international stock. Takes responsibility for assessing cost-effective/quality products, services and suppliers and negotiates supplier contracts. Manages effective supplier relationships from end-to-end.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Procurement
Identify and manage all suppliers to Company standards
Create and maintain strong relationships with all suppliers
Ensure accurate communication internally, to establish procurement requirements having consideration to supplier delivery and shipping commitments
Continually develop and improve all procurement and stock control processes and procedures
Estimate, establish and manage purchasing to budget
Plan and organise inventory orders following the procurement process to ensure timely delivery of all supplies
Review/evaluate all vendors and suppliers to optimise quality and cost
Report on stockholding as required
Liaise with Sales, Customer Service and the Managing Director to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained
Maintain purchase records and other important data
Negotiate pricing and supply contracts
Use technology to advance procurement processes.
Stock Control
Perform daily reviews of all stock to ensure appropriate ordering such that stock levels are optimally managed
Create systems and procedures for early detection of stock-related issues
Troubleshoot and manage problems with stock to conclusion, reporting progress at regular intervals
Review the accuracy of orders received by Warehouse and check balances against stock and inventory records
Liaise with the Warehouse to ensure accurate receipt and management of inventory levels
Monitor supplier performance
Analyse and report all stock discrepancies
Report all stock concerns to the Managing Director
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Matric (with strong Mathematics and English results)
Post Matric Logistics qualification
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
5 years' experience as a Procurement / Stock controller
FMCG or manufacturing environment
Proficiency in inventory software systems – Microsoft Office and Sage
Strong numeracy and report writing
Supplier Contracting capability
Excellent communication skills
Analytical, eye for detail, planning and controlling
Critical problem-solving skills
Competent decision maker
Team player
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