Stock Controller

ABOUT THE COMPANY The Safal Group of companies employs over 3,000 people, providing the leadership, resources and training to build a company with the depth of experience and skills to compete in pan-African and global markets.

The Safal Group has a deep commitment to the communities within which the individual companies operate. The Safal Group has established health centres and technical institutes, built classrooms and recreational facilities, and funded wide reaching awareness programs for HIV/AIDS and the prevention of diseases. JOB SUMMARY Minimum Requirements  Minimum academic qualification: Diploma in supply chain or store keeping or related fieldGeneral work experience (years): 3-5yearsSpecific to the position (level/discipline/years): 3 years hands on experienceIndustry: FMCG / Manufacturing / ConstructionKey competencies and skills:Excellent Communication skills             Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.High integrity and commitment to accuracy.Knowledge of material handling equipment (forklifts, overhead cranes) is an added advantage.Excellent organizational, planning and record-keeping skills.Interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.Presentation skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem Solving and decision-making skillsAnalytical skill RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain accurate inventory records of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP) and finished products.Monitor stock levels and raise timely action plans for inventory movement.Perform daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts and reconcile variances.Implement FIFO principles in stock managementInspect materials for quality, damage, or deviation from specifications.Issue materials to production departments based on rolling plan.Maintain accurate records of production and transfer of stock.Generate daily stock reports for production and management.Investigate and report stock discrepancies, losses, or damage.Work closely with production planners to ensure correct material availability as scheduled.Track WIP movement from rolling, galvanizing, or finishing stages.Update SAP with real-time stock movement.Ensure safe, efficient stacking and labelling of products according to size, class or thickness.Maintain a clean, orderly, and compliant storage environment.Support loading and offloading activities while ensuring accuracy of transferred quantities.Participate in safety audits, housekeeping inspections, and quality control activities. REQUIRED SKILLS Stock and inventory management, Stock taking and inventory accounting, Warehouse management, Reporting, Supply and demand planning REQUIRED EDUCATION Diploma, Associate's degree