Inventory Controller

Our client is looking for an Assistant to the Sales and Operations Manager with a focus on stock control forecasting and planning.

Main responsibilities:

• Be the link between Sales and Operations Department to enusre that requirements are managed between the 2 departments
  
• Maintain and update Inventory Forecasting (stock needed for sales).
  
• Perpetually check low stock levels to arrange for orders to be brought forward (from Suppliers).
  
• Perpetually check overstocks on system to send reports out to Sales Manager to assist in selling stock.
  
• Order stock at the right price to arrive at right time.
  
• Follow up on orders from suppliers.
  
• Generate monthly stock reports for Branch Management.
  

Skills and Knowledge:

• At least 3 years stock ordering / stock management experience (on system not physical stock management in warehouse)
  
• Syspro
  
• Excel Intermediate
  
• MS Word
  
• Decision making skills
  
• Communication skills
  

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate minimum requirement
  
• Qualification in Inventory Planning / Forecasting would be an advantage
  

Benefits