Stock Controller

Remuneration:	R18000 - R20000 per month negotiable basic salary
Benefits:	Company Provident Fund
Location:	Cape Town, Muizenberg, Capricorn
Job level:	Mid/Senior
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#STKCON2
Company:	Pesto Princess Foods (Pty) Ltd

Job purpose

• Manage stock control effectively, adhering to FIFO principles.
• Monitor and capture daily stock movement.

About Pesto Princess Foods

Pesto Princess manufactures fresh, preservative-free pesto sauces, soups, cooking sauces and dips sold through retail chains and food distributors nationwide. The factory is in a secure business park in the South Peninsula in Cape Town.

Job objectives

• Perform weekly and month-end stock counts, capturing and reports.
• Perform accurate, timeous stock counts to ensure all stock items are stored correctly and easily identified.
• Ensure that accurate records of all stock counting, stock adjustments, stock management and related transactions are obtained, captured, and filed.
• Monitor that stock ordered is received, checked, and documented.
• Capture finished products daily and reconcile physical stock movement with the system.
• Perform adjustments for short-dated, expired, and damaged products.
• Investigate and resolve inconsistencies with inventory items.
• Perform administrative tasks requested by your manager.
• Meet targets and stipulated cut-off times.

Job knowledge and skills

• Warehousing and distribution industry knowledge.
• Computer literacy: MS Office, Sage Evolution essential.
• Strong numerical literacy.
• Communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Logical and analytical skills.

Personal competencies

• Ability to work in a team.
• Able to focus under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Results orientated.

Minimum requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 qualification.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• 2-5 years’ experience in food manufacturing industry.
• Driver’s licence and own vehicle essential.

Company offering

• Gross annual salary R216,000- R240,000 (depending on experience).
• Company provident fund.

Working environment

You will spend time on the factory floor, wearing protective clothing as per food safety requirements, and in the office. 

Company culture

Pesto Princess has chosen caring as the central value which keeps the business focused and the team united. This position is for you if you care about producing excellent, accurate work. Since we will also be caring for you, be prepared to do the extraordinary, and have your talents developed.

Apply for this job

There are two steps to your application.

1. Write a one-page letter of motivation explaining why you are the best candidate for this position.
2. Update your CV and send it to apply@pesto.co.za along with the motivation letter.

Closing date 9 am Wednesday 26 June 2024. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. We reserve the right to re-advertise should we not find a suitable candidate.

Company Description

Pesto Princess manufactures fresh, preservative-free pesto sauces, soups, cooking sauces & dips sold through retail chains and food distributors nationwide. The factory is in a secure business park in the South Peninsula in Cape Town.

Posted on 12 Jun 10:07, Closing date 11 Aug