Stock Controller

Remuneration:	R216000 - R240000 per year cost-to-company
Benefits:	Company Provident Fund
Location:	Cape Town, Muizenberg, Capricorn
Education level:	Diploma
Job level:	Mid/Senior
Own transport required:	Yes
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#STKCON3
Company:	Pesto Princess Foods (Pty) Ltd

Job purpose

• Manage stock control effectively, adhering to FIFO principles.
• Monitor and capture daily stock movement.

About Pesto Princess Foods

Pesto Princess manufactures fresh, preservative-free pesto sauces, soups, cooking sauces, and dips sold through retail chains and food distributors nationwide. The factory is located in a secure business park in the South Peninsula, Cape Town.

Job objectives

• Perform weekly and month-end stock counts, capturing and reporting.
• Perform accurate, timely stock counts to ensure all stock items are stored correctly and easily identified.
• Ensure that accurate records of all stock counting, stock adjustments, stock management, and related transactions are obtained, captured, and filed.
• Monitor that stock ordered is received, checked, and documented.
• Capture finished products daily and reconcile physical stock movement with the system.
• Perform adjustments for short-dated, expired, and damaged products.
• Investigate and resolve inconsistencies with inventory items.
• Perform administrative tasks requested by your manager.
• Meet targets and stipulated cut-off times.

Job knowledge and skills

• Warehousing and distribution industry knowledge.
• Computer literacy: MS Office, Sage Evolution essential.
• Strong numerical literacy.
• Communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Logical and analytical skills.

Personal competencies

• Ability to work in a team.
• Able to focus under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Results orientated.

Minimum requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 qualification.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Two to five years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Driver’s licence and own vehicle are essential.

Working environment

You will spend time on the factory floor, wearing protective clothing as per food safety requirements, as well as being office-based.

Company culture

Caring is the central company value on our business journey. If you care about the customer, care about producing excellent work, and care about the impact the business has on the environment, then this position is for you. Since we will also be caring for you, be prepared to do the extraordinary and have your talents developed.

Apply for this job

There are two steps to your application:

1. Write a one-page letter of motivation explaining why you are the best candidate for this position.
2. Update your CV and send it to az.oc.otsep@ylppa along with the letter of motivation.

Company Description

Pesto Princess manufactures fresh, preservative-free pesto sauces, soups, cooking sauces & dips sold through retail chains and food distributors nationwide. The factory is in a secure business park in the South Peninsula in Cape Town.

Posted on 19 Dec 08:59, Closing date 16 Feb