Materials Stock Controller

As the name suggests, a Material Stock Controller is the person who handles tasks that are related to inventory in a warehouse setting for an organization. The role includes maintaining inventory levels, making monthly inventory reports, recording and labelling inventory items to be used in the future and maintaining accurate records. This professional constantly communicates with departmental managers to make sure items are replenished and maintain proper levels. They may also need to perform some physical tasks, such as moving and lifting materials, occasionally. Generally put, they oversee the flow of inventory in and out of the warehouse, which covers a variety of tasks, such as ordering, delivery, loading, shipment, maintenance and storage.,

• Maintains and manages inventory of materials and stocked products, which include stock locations and profiles. Using a mainframe computer, the job holder accounts for receipts of new items, returns, back-orders and associated issues, and inputs essential data on all the handled materials, while adhering to strict accounting and auditing procedures.


• Controls perpetual inventory stock counting and accuracy checks, processes, and investigates discrepancies and shortages to minimize overstocks and remove redundant and obsolete raw materials.


• Based on suggested and computer-monitored order listings, performing regular cycle counts of inventory materials and assists in conducting yearly physical inventory counts.


• Ensures inward products are received and managed according to the company's standard procedure, so materials will be readily available for production or whenever needed.


• Organizes and maintains the inventory floor area to ensure efficient material storage and handling. Also maintaining labelling systems on the stock items.


• Provides routine management data regarding inventory performance, which involves evaluating and monitoring usage and cost of materials, consumables and scrap.


• Creates and maintains accurate written procedures for the primary inventory control functions and processes, ensuring accuracy and integrity of the stock management system implemented.


• Implements improvement systems and processes to reduce inventory setbacks, while minimizing costs and maximizing working capital. Also ensures that work orders are fully and properly completed and that all stocks have been correctly allocated to corresponding jobs.


• Creates daily reports to control the key critical areas of the stock system and address any discrepancy. This task involves managing control measures to make sure inaccuracies and errors are highlighted and resolved.


• Coordinates periodic safety inspections and testing of any specialized piece of utility equipment.


• Performs miscellaneous duties, which are work-related, as assigned.
  
  Knowledge of ERP System.


• Have good written and verbal communication skills.


• Problem solving knowledge.


• FLT License (or willing to learn), Ability to lead by example and motivate teams.


• Highly self motivated to achieve results.


• Positive and enthusiastic approach to work.


• Attention to detail.


• A team player.
  
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• Company events


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Health & wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• On-site parking


• Referral programme