Mascor Fuel: Stock Controller at Plennegy Group

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain accurate stock records within the Point of Sale (POS) and inventory management systems.
• Ensure all stock movements are correctly captured and reconciled.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts according to company procedures.
• Investigate and resolve stock variances promptly.
• Maintain inventory accuracy levels of at least 98%.
• Receive stock deliveries from suppliers.
• Verify quantities, product descriptions, expiry dates, and quality against delivery documentation.
• Ensure all received stock is correctly captured on the system.
• Report shortages, damages, and discrepancies immediately.
• Maintain proper receiving documentation and audit trails.
• Monitor stock levels and identify replenishment requirements.
• Assist management with ordering based on sales trends, minimum stock levels, seasonality, and promotional activities.
• Ensure fast-moving lines remain available to customers.
• Prevent overstocking that may lead to wastage, expiry, or excessive working capital investment.
• Monitor product expiry dates and implement First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principles.
• Identify slow-moving and ageing stock.
• Coordinate markdowns or promotions to reduce potential losses.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Monitor and investigate stock losses, theft, damages, and wastage.
• Participate in security and loss prevention initiatives.
• Implement controls to reduce shrinkage.
• Report suspicious stock movements or irregularities to management.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly stock reports.
• Analyse stock variances and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Assist with month-end stock valuations and audits.
• Maintain accurate filing and recordkeeping systems.
• Work closely with store management to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Assist with merchandising initiatives and promotional stock planning.
• Support operational activities during peak trading periods.
• Ensure storerooms and stock holding areas remain organised and compliant with safety standards.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Relevant Inventory, Supply Chain, Retail or Logistics qualification advantageous.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in stock control, inventory management, retail, FMCG, or fuel station convenience retail.
• Experience working with POS and stock management systems.
• Experience managing stock values of R1 million or more advantageous.
• Be available when needed to complete stock takes after hours.
• Be available to work weekends, public holidays and early shifts.
• Be available to be on standby on rotation.