Stock Controller – Dry Goods

About the role

Our client, a leading South African meat wholesaler, is looking for a Stock Controller for Dry Goods to join their team in Durbanville. The role focuses on receiving, storing, and moving dry‑goods inventory while maintaining quality standards and accurate records.

Key responsibilities

• Receive and quality‑check all dry‑goods deliveries, ensuring lot or batch numbers are recorded.
• Mark, identify, and store goods in the correct locations, coordinating movement to relevant departments.
• Handle customer returns according to company procedures and maintain good housekeeping in the dry‑goods area.
• Implement measures to reduce waste and damage to stock, and monitor expiry dates.
• Conduct daily stock taking, assist with month‑end stock counts, and order replenishment as needed.
• Attend weekly planning meetings with Production and Operations managers and resolve any inventory discrepancies.
• Report any shortfalls or paperwork issues to the Production Manager immediately.

Required profile

• Grade 12 / Matric qualification (a relevant tertiary qualification is an advantage).
• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar stock‑control or inventory role.
• Solid computer knowledge for inventory systems.
• Highly organised, self‑driven, with strong problem‑solving abilities.