{"id":28763,"date":"2026-02-04T18:06:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/stock-controller-handyman-commercial-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T00:24:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T00:24:34","slug":"stock-controller-handyman-commercial-manager","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=28763","title":{"rendered":"Stock Controller \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Handyman \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Commercial Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Purpose<\/p>\n<p>\tTo control all inbound stock storage processes to optimize inventory and service levels across the warehouse.<\/p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>Inventory Optimization<\/p>\n<p>\tImplement inventory level benchmarks in terms of optimal stock cover across all warehouses.<br \/>\n\tConduct stocktakes to ensure reconciliation between records and actuals.<br \/>\n\tConduct daily cycle counts.<br \/>\n\tControl stock level days in accordance with Company standards.<br \/>\n\tProactively identify and report on overstocking, under-stocking or out of stock scenarios and engage with applicable role-players within the warehouse in order to address the misalignment and resolve promptly.<br \/>\n\tIdentify and facilitate the exit of stock items that could pose risk of expiration and or redundancy by communicating with principals).<br \/>\n\tAnalyse and implement corrective measures to stabilise inbound flow and inventory peaks.<br \/>\n\tControl the allocation of bay time windows.<br \/>\n\tSign off on invoice verification on inbound stock.<br \/>\n\tControl inbound claims relating to non-conforming products from principals.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that applicable purchase orders and scheduled agreements are valid and applicable at all times.<br \/>\n\tCoordinate stock exit and take-on.<br \/>\n\tFacilitate and follow up on product recall and isolation instructions.<br \/>\n\tIdentify and report poor performing or dormant stock items.<br \/>\n\tCommunicate low stock levels to call centers.<\/p>\n<p>Effective Teamwork and Self-Management<\/p>\n<p>\tTake ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self-development.<br \/>\n\tFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.<br \/>\n\tInform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.<br \/>\n\tManage colleague\u2019s expectations and communicate appropriately.<br \/>\n\tDemonstrate willingness to help others and \u201cgo the extra mile\u201d to meet team targets and objectives.<\/p>\n<p>KPI\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>\tStock level days.<br \/>\n\tStock accuracy and reconciliation.<br \/>\n\tCycle count coverage.<br \/>\n\tOver, 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\/>\n\tSHEQ legislation and ISO standards.<br \/>\n\tWarehouse management.<\/p>\n<p>Skills<\/p>\n<p>\tSystem skills (SAP MM and BW, MS Office skills prerequisite).<br \/>\n\tVerbal and written communication.<br \/>\n\tComputer literacy.<br \/>\n\tInterpersonal.<br \/>\n\tLogical thinking.<br \/>\n\tAnalytical thinking.<br \/>\n\tNumeracy.<br \/>\n\tOrganizational awareness.<\/p>\n<p>Attributes<\/p>\n<p>\tLogical.<br \/>\n\tCompliance focused.<br \/>\n\tInitiative and assertive.<br \/>\n\tTolerant of stress and pressure Grading panel.<br \/>\n\tProactive.<br \/>\n\tAttention to detail.<br \/>\n\tDeadline driven.<br \/>\n\tPeople orientated.<br \/>\n\tAble to interact at all levels of the organization.<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.vectorlog.com\/ ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Vector 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