Inventory Controller - Silverlakes at ACDC Dynamics SA

Job Description

ACDC Express is seeking a meticulous and proactive Inventory Controller to support our National Inventory Manager in handling inventory-related issues across our warehouses and Company Owned Franchises. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of stock levels and stock movement nationwide, training staff on inventory procedures, and maintaining customer satisfaction by minimizing errors and damages. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Inventory Support: Assist the National Inventory Manager with inventory-related issues in all warehouses and Company Owned Franchises. 
• National Assistance: Provide support to inventory controllers in all Company Owned Franchises and warehouses across South Africa. 
• Stock Accuracy: Identify, maintain, and manage the accuracy of stock levels and stock movement nationally. 
• Procedure Implementation: Ensure all ACDC procedures are implemented, train staff in these procedures, and ensure compliance to provide customer satisfaction and minimize errors and damages. 
• Branch Efficiency: Assist branches in running efficiently regarding company procedures and inventory-related issues. 
• Stock Management: Prepare and conduct stock takes, ongoing cycle counts, and range counts. 
• Variance Resolution: Investigate and resolve any stock variances and stock-related issues. 
• Audit Preparation: Assist in preparing warehouses for the audited stock take at the financial year-end. 
• Reporting: Ensure all inventory-related reports are completed and submitted on time, including weekly and monthly reports. 
• Warehouse Maintenance: Ensure storerooms and lockups are always clean and tidy. 
• General Assistance: Help where and when needed. 

Daily Responsibilities: 

• Resolve discrepancies in inventory. 
• Conduct range counts and cycle counts. 
• Transfer stock correctly between locations within your branches. 
• Manage general inventory. 
• Investigate discrepancies and variances for stock in your branches and Company Owned Franchises (C.O.F). 
• Process stock adjustment requests for your branches and C.O.F. 
• Address and resolve stock queries.

Weekly Responsibilities: 

• Submit weekly reports (including BOF, multiple bins, obsolete items, outstanding discrepancies, in transit, backorders with stock, and all other inventory-related reports) to the National Inventory Manager and Branch Manager. 
• Conduct random audits and inspections. 
• Perform warehouse inspections and generate reports. 
• Ensure that branches operate according to the company’s inventory procedures and requirements. 

Monthly Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and submit month-end reports. 

Skills & Experience 

• Experience in the electrical, lighting, or solar power industries. 
• Prior experience with inventory control in a multi-branch environment. 

Requirements 

• Grade 12/Matric (NSC) 
• Tertiary qualification will be advantageous. 
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience as an Inventory Controller or related role  

PS: This position is based in Silverlakes, PTA