Store Controller - Cape Town at Astral Foods Ltd

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensuring optimal functioning of the general store and excellent service to internal and external customers
• Issuing of PPE to the Factory
• Planning of stock according to production plan
• Ensuring correct and timeous capturing of issue notes
• Ensuring cycle counts are done and ensure stock balances are accurate – actual vs. system
• Overseeing monthly stock take and report on variances
• Managing slow-moving stock to prevent excess stock holding
• Ensuring that stock levels are within the min/max limits
• Ensuring that the Stores Clerk render professional services to all end-users
• Ensuring stock orders are placed and expedited on time
• Ensuring compliance to company protocols for issuing and receiving of stock
• Maintaining material safety data sheets/certificates of analysis for all related items in the store
• Maintaining Supplier food safety certificates
• Implementing and maintaining procedures to prevent stock-out situations
• Controlling of all loose assets
• Maintaining an up-to-date file of PPE for Stores Clerk at all times
• Completing of weekly and monthly reports
• Maintaining Quality, Food Safety and traceability in the stores and when issuing stock
• Ensuring compliance with the Allergen management procedure
• Implementing of 20 Keys / HACCP / Risk Control and apply general housekeeping rules

The requirements for the position are:

• Grade 12 and a relevant qualification in Warehousing
• At least 3 years’ experience in a stores environment in a similar role
• Must have own reliable transport
• The ideal candidate should be hardworking, honest, self-motivated and disciplined;
• Must have excellent management, communication & interpersonal skills, as well as problem solving & Planning skills
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and public holidays when required
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook & MS PowerPoint) at an advanced level
• LN ERP system (or similar)
• Fluent in English and an additional second language
• Must have the ability to manage high stock levels
• Valid forklift license will be an advantage
• Must be proactive and be able to work accurately and independently