Purchasing and Stock Control Assistant
Purchasing and Stock Control Assistant
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Job Description
Purchasing and Stock Control Assistant
Support a fast-paced high-volume purchasing team with 4800 stock lines and 350 suppliers
Procurement & Inventory Management R18000- R24000 Remote/Hybrid South Africa
About Our Client
Our client is a dynamic and well-established business managing over 4800 stock lines across 350 suppliers globally. With a focus on efficiency innovation and continuous improvement they pride themselves on their strong supplier relationships multi-currency procurement and high standards in customer service.
They are looking for a detail-driven team player to support their purchasing department and help maintain optimal stock levels to drive sales success.
The Role: Purchasing and Stock Control Assistant
The purpose of this role is to support the Purchasing Manager by planning and controlling stock levels ensuring product availability across all lines while keeping costs in check. Youll manage purchase orders stock codes supplier communication and data accuracy to ensure smooth procurement operations and drive performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and control stock levels across all product lines to maximise sales while managing cost
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Liaise with Sales and Warehouse teams to agree and maintain optimal stock levels
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Review and correct orders to prevent understocking or overstocking
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Conduct weekly demand reviews and identify necessary adjustments
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Maintain accurate product lead times to ensure timely delivery
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Ensure coding accuracy for all stock lines and maintain system data
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Oversee administrative tasks including Proof of Delivery (POD) tracking invoice checking and query resolution
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Manage purchasing of standard products and maintain updates in purchasing systems
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Assist with supplier reviews for pricing delivery and service quality
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Ensure timely placement of direct deliveries
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Maintain supplier communication to identify innovations and provide product feedback
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Coordinate with Finance to resolve supplier invoice queries
About You
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2 years of experience in purchasing procurement or stock control
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Strong administrative and organisational skills
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Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
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Confident with Excel and stock planning software
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Experience with NetStock and Microsoft Dynamics is a strong advantage
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Comfortable working independently in a remote or hybrid environment
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A proactive communicator and effective collaborator across departments
Ready to join a professional and fast-paced purchasing team Apply now to be considered.
Employment Type
Full Time
