Warehouse Controller – Pietermaritzburg

Warehouse Controller Vacancy in Pietermaritzburg

Kerry Kopp Recruitment Specialists is advertising an opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Controller to join an electrical-component manufacturing business in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.

The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling the receipt, storage and issuing of stock while maintaining accurate inventory records. The position also involves working with production, assembly, procurement, quality control and supply-chain teams to ensure materials are available when required. www.pnet.co.za

Key Responsibilities

The Warehouse Controller will be responsible for:

• Checking and verifying goods received from suppliers.
• Ensuring incoming goods are processed through GRN procedures accurately and on time.
• Identifying discrepancies involving quantities, quality or supplier deliveries.
• Reporting receiving problems to Quality Control, Procurement and the Supply Chain Manager.
• Coordinating returns and replacements with QC and buyers.
• Ensuring fasteners and other materials are packed and issued to production and assembly departments on time.
• Reviewing outstanding cost cards daily.
• Reporting delays or backlogs that could interfere with production.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Ensuring correct procedures are followed for receiving, put-away and issuing.
• Monitoring stock quantities at warehouse locations.
• Making sure inventory is properly stored to minimise damage or deterioration.
• Applying FIFO (First In, First Out) stock-management principles.
• Coordinating regular inventory counts and stocktakes.
• Reviewing slow-moving and obsolete stock reports.
• Maintaining warehouse safety requirements.
• Helping train and develop warehouse employees.
• Reviewing inventory procedures and identifying opportunities for improvement. www.pnet.co.za

Warehouse Controller Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics.
• At least 2 years of experience in a warehousing environment.
• Knowledge and practical use of WMS/SYSPRO systems.
• Strong computer skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and email.
• Familiarity with inventory-management software and related warehouse tools.
• Barcoding experience, which the vacancy specifically identifies as essential. www.pnet.co.za

Advantageous Qualifications and Licences

The following are advantageous rather than mandatory:

• Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics or a related field.
• Forklift licence.
• Code 10 driver’s licence.
• Previous experience leading a warehouse team. www.pnet.co.za

This distinction is important. Don’t tell JobMarketSA readers that a Supply Chain diploma, forklift licence or Code 10 licence is compulsory because the employer lists them as advantages.

Inventory Control

Accurate inventory management is a major part of this position.

The successful candidate will need to ensure that stock is correctly received, stored and issued. Warehouse locations must reflect accurate quantities, and all inventory should be accounted for.

The Warehouse Controller will also coordinate regular inventory counts according to company stocktake procedures and review reports relating to slow-moving or obsolete inventory. www.pnet.co.za

Receiving and Supplier Deliveries

Goods arriving from suppliers must be properly checked and verified before being processed.

The Warehouse Controller must ensure that GRNs are completed correctly and promptly. Problems involving supplier deliveries, stock variances, product quality or incorrect quantities must be escalated to the appropriate Quality Control, Procurement and Supply Chain personnel.

The position also involves working with buyers and Quality Control when products need to be returned or replaced. www.pnet.co.za

Supporting Production

Because this vacancy is within an electrical-component manufacturing environment, warehouse operations directly support production and assembly.

Materials and fasteners must be prepared and issued to the relevant departments on time. The Warehouse Controller will monitor outstanding cost cards and report backlogs that could affect production schedules. www.pnet.co.za

Employment Type

PNet lists the position as:

Permanent – Full Time. www.pnet.co.za

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the requirements can submit their applications through the PNet vacancy page.

Before applying, make sure your CV clearly highlights your warehouse experience, inventory-control responsibilities, SYSPRO/WMS knowledge, barcoding experience and any experience with receiving, GRNs, stocktakes and FIFO.

If you have a Supply Chain or Logistics qualification, forklift licence, Code 10 driver’s licence or warehouse team-leadership experience, include these as well because the employer specifically identifies them as advantageous.

Important: JobMarketSA is an independent job-information website and is not Kerry Kopp Recruitment Specialists, PNet or the hiring company. Applicants should verify vacancy information before submitting personal documents.