Stock Controller job at Grain Pulse Ltd

Stock Controller job at Grain Pulse Ltd

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager, Grain, Nutrition & Agro-Inputs
DEPARTMENT: Operations
LOCATION: Lwanyonyi, Mukono

JOB SUMMARY
The Stock Controller is responsible for stock control and management of inventory in compliance with the inventory management processes and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels by conducting regular stock counts and reconciling discrepancies.
• Collaborate with the Commercial team (Animal feed) to understand product movement and ensure stock levels align with anticipated sales volumes (Animal feed).
• Implement and maintain efficient inventory control procedures, including stock rotation, stock returns from the hubs, first-in-first-out (FIFO) principles, and proper storage practices.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with inventory management policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the production team to oversee the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• Monitor and track slow-moving or obsolete stock and propose appropriate actions to prevent financial losses.
• Generate accurate reports on stock levels, stock movements, and dispatches
• Continuously improve inventory management processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize stock availability.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 3 years of work experience in a busy manufacturing factory.
• The potential candidate must possess good knowledge of inventory control principles and best practices, basic accounting principles and inventory valuation methods.
• In addition, the ideal candidate must have proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Excel.
• The potential candidate must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve inventory-related issues; pay attention to detail and accuracy in performing stock counts and reconciliations, and exhibit excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Furthermore, he or she must have good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with other teams; have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and also have the ability to work well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their Job Applications (addressed to the Human Resource Manager), attached with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates (originals are to be presented at the interview) and copies of stamped salary pay-slips for the month of August, September and October 2023 to Recruitment@grainpulse.co.ug by close of business, Friday, 17th November 2023.

NB: Please note that presentation of false information/documents will lead to criminal prosecution.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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