Stock Controller - Out of Harare,Zimbabwe
- Harare, Zimbabwe
Job Details
Job ID: | #16754 |
Job Location | Out of Harare,Zimbabwe |
Company Type | Agriculture / Horticulture / Exports |
Job Role | Stock Controller |
Joining Date | ASAP |
Employment Type | Full Time |
Monthly Salary | Negotiable |
Preferred Candidate
Career Level | Entry Level |
Years of Experience | 5 |
Residence Location | Out of Harare,Zimbabwe |
Gender | Not Specified |
Nationality | Zimbabwean/ Permanent Resident |
Degree | Degree or Diploma in Inventory Control or related qualification |
Job Description
Major Functions/Accountabilities:
Coordinating stock control operations with warehouse staff, as well as the sales and finance departments.
Analyzing supply chain data to ensure the uninterrupted availability of stock.
Forecasting supply and demand in consultation with management to prevent overstocking and running out of stock
Receive orders from different departments and request replenishment orders through procurement
Tracking shipments and resolving delays
Coordinating internal stock transfers.
Receiving shipments into inventory
Overseeing stock storage processes, including tagging, boxing, and labelling.
Maintaining a steady flow of stock from storage to the end user.
Performing regular inventory audits and keeping stock purchasing with budget.
Maintaining and updating daily shipment records, as well as reports.
Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures.
Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages.
Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers
Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory.
Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory
Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus.
Analyze data to prioritize the orders and anticipate future needs.
Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met.
Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.
Key Skills
Strong Numerical skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong leadership capacity with high impact and influence
Strong communication and people skills
Planning and organizing skills
Good at relationships and an outgoing personality
Computer literacy in all basic business programs
Required Skills
Experience in an agricultural environment will be an added advantage
Should have a proven track record of implementing strong internal controls.
A strong University Degree or Diploma in Inventory Control from a well rated institution
Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, and experience with Sage Evolution