Junior Inventory & Stock Controller

Recruiter:

FACT

Job Ref:

1691569774

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a Junior Inventory & Stock Controller to support daily inventory operations across the warehouse and production floor. The ideal candidate should be reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, assisting the storekeeper with stock checks, issuing, system updates, and record-keeping.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the daily receiving, counting, labeling, and storing of materials (raw material, consumables, spares, packaging material).
Issue stock items to departments based on approved requisitions and update manual/system records accordingly.
Support with cycle counts, monthly stock-takes, and inventory reconciliation exercises.
Monitor stock levels of fast-moving items (like tapes, gloves, bearings, inks, cleaning agents) and flag low stock situations.
Ensure storeroom areas are clean, well-organized, and compliant with safety protocols.
Match delivery notes with purchase orders and help with filing documents and scanning.
Tag new inventory with barcodes or handwritten labels.
Coordinate with buyers and the factory team for any urgent shortages or returns.
Learn and update basic ERP/inventory software or spreadsheets as required.

Requirements:

Matric or NQF Level 4 (Warehouse or Stock Control certification is a plus).
5–10 years of experience in a warehouse, inventory, or store assistant role (preferably in a manufacturing environment).
Basic understanding of inventory and stock control processes.
Comfortable doing physical work and working in a factory environment.
Strong attention to detail and basic numeric literacy.
Basic knowledge of Excel or inventory software is advantageous.
Good attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to take instruction.

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