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Astral, a leading South African integrated poultry producer, has an opportunity for a Stock Controller Administrator at the County Fair business unit in the Western Cape. 

The purpose of this position is to provide assistance of the overall day to day stock control administrative processes in the New Market Cold Store (NMCS).  

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• A tertiary qualification in stock management, logistics, warehousing or supply chain will be a great advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in assisting with stock control administrative and operational processes
• Experience in FMCG / Cold storage environment is essential

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Effective assistance in stock control of finished product within NMCS
• Assisting in controlling returned products and initiating the credit process
• Assisting the Stock Controller and Cold Store Supervisors in arranging stock movements to and from outside storage facilities
• Assisting with weekly and monthly stock takes of the entire NMCS facility and outside storage facilities
• Ensure proper housekeeping is maintained and arranging repairs on racking as required
• Assist in weekly and monthly cycle counts as per cycle count procedures. Ensure all cycle count documentation and reports printed and signed off. All discrepancies to be reported to Senior Stock Controller.
• Ensuring correct stock rotation according to expiry dates and keeping Stock Controller alerted on any movements of which they are not aware

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements: 

• Good understanding of warehouse operations activities, material handling equipment, warehouse systems and pallet management software.
• Microsoft Office (MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel)
• Vantage Mobile logistics planning system
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Honest, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be numerate and literate (apply mathematics calculations)
• Able to communicate well in both English and Afrikaans languages
• Must be honest, self-driven, responsible and able to use own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and swift resolving of queries
• Basic understanding of the 20 Keys concept is essential;
• Must be able to work independently and cope well under pressure;
• It is essential that the successful candidate be self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport

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