We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Stock Control Officer to oversee our inventory management operations at the Head Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate control of stock across all storage locations, maintaining optimal stock levels, and preventing discrepancies to support the smooth flow of materials for our operations.
Responsibilities
- • Monitor and control stock levels to ensure accuracy and availability of materials.
- • Supervise and coordinate daily inventory operations, including receiving, issuing, and recording of materials.
- • Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile physical inventory with system records.
- • Identify and investigate inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
- • Ensure that stock handling and storage procedures meet safety and quality standards.
- • Analyze stock movement trends and generate performance and aging reports.
- • Prepare regular stock reports for management on low stock, excess inventory, and damaged items.
- • Assist in forecasting material requirements in collaboration with procurement and planning teams.
- • Maintain and update stock records in the inventory management system.
- • Ensure compliance with internal stock control policies and audit requirements.
- • Train and support junior stock controllers and warehouse staff.
- • Recommend and implement improvements in inventory control processes.
- • Record and update the selling price of goods in the system.
Must Have
- • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- • Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in inventory or stock control, preferably in a senior or supervisory role.
Nice to have
- • Strong knowledge of stock control principles, inventory systems, and warehouse operations.
- • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- • High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- • Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
- • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.