Inventory Controller (Milnerton/Century City) needed at Ecowize Group

Description

• We are looking for an experienced Inventory Controller to join the Pest Control and Hygiene Division in Cape Town. The Inventory Controller will be responsible for managing and optimizing the inventory control processes. This role ensures effective stock management, issuing of stock, coordination with suppliers, accurate stock receipt, and alignment with company policies to support overall operational efficiency and company objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ordering of stock 
• Ensure timeous ordering of monthly consumable stock required for both Pest Control & Hygiene to service client base. 
• Ensure timeous ordering of Pest Control and Hygiene equipment within 48 hours of client signing agreement/contract to ensure turnaround times for installations.
• Ensure all POs are up to date and actioned within 24 hours 
• Ensure 3 quotes are requested for new stock items when required 
• Place all orders for the Division (PPE, Equipment, Branding etc – customer specific orders) 
• Issuing of Stock 
• New stock requisitions to be received monthly 
• Manage the issuing and scanning out of stock to the Pest Control and Hygiene Technicians in accordance with approved stock requisitions 
• Ensure all colleagues sign for receipt of new equipment and PPE issued 
• Stock Taking 
• Compare Granite barcodes to physical item and bin location  
• Attend and record stock takes monthly. 
• Investigate and explain all variances to the relevant management.
• Submit approved variances to Finance for capturing 
• Manage and conduct Van stock takes at month end, with the assistance of the Service Managers 
• Stock Management 
• Manage stocking according to FIFO principles (First-In-First-Out) to ensure that older stock is used before newer stock, minimizing waste and obsolescence.
• Receipting of stock 
• Ensure stock received is in accordance with supplier invoices 
• Immediate follow up with supplier to resolve any discrepancies
• Ensure all supplier invoices are received and authorised as per authority matrix 
• Ensure that all stock is captured onto AccPac and Granite, using the correct Stock item code and warehouse code. 
• Generating of barcodes and correctly labelling each item 
• Supplier Management 
• Ensure existing and new suppliers meet the procurement requirements as per company policies and goals e.g BEE level  
• Build partnerships with suppliers to ensure most cost-effective solutions and delivery 
• Provide new supplier account requests and documentation and submit to Branch Administrator for actioning and submission to Finance

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent certificate 
• 3-5 years’ experience in inventory and stock management 
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders (Admin staff, technicians, suppliers, Finance teams, Managers) 
• Proficienncy in all Microsoft programs (Words, Excel – intermediate) 
• Knowledge and Skill with service delivery 
• Strong organisational skills to effectively manage and prioritise workload 
• Ability to work within a team 
• Very strong written, verbal communication and numeracy skills 

The successful incumbent must have the following skillsets:

• Must be comfortable with the Ecowize culture and values.
• A strong understanding of the actions required to deliver exceptional customer service 
• High level of attention to detail – importance and awareness of the detail 
• Good Time Management – to ensure customer needs are met and operating within deadlines