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Job Description

My client (FMCG) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Stock Controller - Finished Goods based in the West Rand area.

• Department: Packing Plant
• Report to: Stock Controller, Finished Goods
• Scope / Perimeter / Area of Influence: Packing Plant

Job Purpose:

To inspect, count, record, verify all goods received, stored, or dispatched, accurately and timeously in order to ensure inventory accuracy, minimization of discrepancies, and maintenance of smooth logistics of finished goods to customers, finished good warehouses and 3rd party finished good warehouses

Duties and Responsibilities:

Cargo Verification and Documentation:

• Record details of incoming and outgoing cargo (containers, pallets, bulk goods, etc.).
• Ensure the correct quantity, weight, and condition of goods.
• Match physical cargo with digital data in the company systems (SAP, TWMS & Wayware).

Data Entry and Updating:

• Input cargo information into the relevant company recording system via handheld devices or workstations.
• Update status of packed product: received, stored, loaded, damaged, etc.

Checklists and Reporting:

• Fill out digital tally sheets and inspection checklists.
• Complete manual checklist where necessary.
• Generate discrepancy reports in case of short shipments, damage, or mismatches.

Coordination with Warehouse/Logistics Operations:

• Work closely with forklift drivers, supervisors, and finished goods truck drivers in terms of inventory control and movement.
• Acts as a point of contact to ensure cargo flows are properly accounted for in the systems between the warehouse and logistics teams.

Inventory Control Support:

• Ensure that stock levels are accurate and aligned on all the company inventory systems.
• Flag inconsistencies for inventory audits and reconciliations.

Compliance and Occupational health & safety Monitoring:

• Ensure that handling procedures comply with SOPs and safety standards.
• Maintain housekeeping and food safety systems according to the company standards.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Senior Certificate / Matric

Experience:

• 1 Year stock handling experience
• 6 months' production exposure, would be beneficial
• FMCG factory environment experience would be advantageous

Skills:

• Computer proficiency
• Proficiency in TWMS, Wayware, SAP, Microsoft Excel, and database management systems
• Stock take and reconciliation skills
• Numerical skills
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Methodical
• Strong procedural aptitude
• Decisive and able to initiate and follow through on action
• Monitoring and inspection skills
• Co-ordination

Working Environment/Conditions:

• Long hours, overtime, working on weekends and public holidays when required
• Walking, climbing and standing
• 24-hour operation, with rotating shifts
• Zero tolerance alcohol

On Offer:

• Range of between R 75 000 - R 90 000 Total Cost to company per Annum (Dependent on various factors including current earnings)
• Total cost To Company is inclusive of a 13^th Cheque
• Benefits include Pension and Provident Fund, Disability & Group Life Cover, Funeral Assistance.
• Overtime & shift allowances payable where applicable

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Safety medical will be conducted
• Criminal checks will be conducted
• Qualifications verifications will be conducted
• References will be required

POPIA Act:

• In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), all personal information submitted in your application will be treated as confidential and used solely for recruitment purposes.
• By applying for this position, you consent to the processing and storing of your personal information for the purposes of assessing your suitability for employment.
• Should your application be unsuccessful, your personal information will be securely stored for a limited period and then destroyed in accordance with our data retention policy.

A preference will be given to South African Citizens and candidates from designated groups.