Stock Controller at Sun International

Job Purpose

The Stock Controller is responsible to supervise the replenishment of food and beverage stock and supplies to ensure the availability of par stock levels in line with operational requirements in accordance with stock control principles; as well as the accurate recording of inventory and stock management systems according company policy and  standards.

Education

• Grade 12
•  2-Year Diploma in cost management, stock control and / or procurement is an advantage 

Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position at a supervisory level
•  Experience / exposure to the hospitality industry would be an advantage

Key Performance Areas

• Maintain par levels of stock in the warehouse
• Check and maintain all areas of the warehouse for cleanliness and proper stock storage
• Place orders in line with operational requirement, economical order quantities, authorization, and par levels.
• Check all deliveries against the order and document any necessary changes with respect to returns,
• price deviations, over/under deliveries.
• Conduct quality checks of stock received and provide feedback to the warehouse manager on allproblems encountered with suppliers around the quality of products supplied.
• Submit all documents raised to the warehouse manager for review and authorization and maintainaccurate records of all transactions and transfers in/out for various outlets.
• Supervise storage and rotation of stock (FIFO)
• Conduct daily inspections and checks including records of freezer temperatures for accuracy,completeness.
• Report on the deviations from the expected temperatures; log and follow-up on calls wheremaintenance needs to fix the freezers
• Do daily spot checks on stock items and investigate any discrepancies to system figures
• Participate in all mandatory stock takes according to procedure, and investigate variances withexplanations to the warehouse manager.
• Report weekly on the running of the inventory group for a specific areas / outlets (includingproblems entailed / stock shortages etc.)
• Report on price changes or deviations during the receiving of goods and capturing of invoices
• Raise the purchase order requisitions as per the F&B operations needs and par levels of warehouse
• Charge all stock issues to revenue and cost centers as soon as stock is physically moved, ensuringthat the goods issued are exactly as charged and stock is issued according to procedure.
• Print picking lists for store man to gather stock for the outlets
• Develop inventory control models that promote lower cost of sales, shorter lead times andreduced stock losses
• Supervise staff conditions of employment, e.g. attendance, absenteeism, leave, adherence topolicies and procedures
• Identification of employee training needs
• Perform on the job training and coaching to close developmental gaps and build succession for atalent pipeline within the outlet
• Performance contracting, reviews and development
• Assist in providing resources and removing obstacles to performance
• Onboarding of new staff members
• Maintain a good working relationship with other departments and staff members
• Liaise with Chefs, Floor and Outlet Managers with regards their requirements as well as newproducts, discontinued products, and any other relevant info with regards stock.

Closing Date: 25th, May 2022