Stock Controller

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We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Stock Controller to join our Finished Goods Stores team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing all stock control activities to ensure inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance with company policies and procedures. You will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our finished goods inventory, supporting production, quality, and distribution functions.

You will manage inbound and outbound stock movements, conduct physical and cycle counts, handle returns and rejections, and maintain accurate records on the ERP/WMS system. Your contributions will directly support the organisation's service delivery, cost management, and quality objectives in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

How You Will Contribute

You will:

• Receive and verify finished goods from production against production orders and delivery documentation, and capture goods receipts accurately on the ERP/WMS system
• Validate delivery notes, batch numbers, and quantities on inbound finished goods, and communicate any exceptions to the relevant stakeholders (Production, Quality, Planning)
• Print and issue labels for finished goods pallets and maintain a register of labels issued to the storeman
• Print pick slips, allocate to storeman for picking, and review open pick slips to ensure timely completion of outbound activities
• Create Stock Transport Orders (STOs) and picking slips for outbound deliveries, complete goods issues, and ensure accurate loading and dispatch documentation
• Coordinate relabelling and correction of finished goods, and correct system discrepancies related to returns
• Prepare for and conduct physical inventory counts and cycle counts
• Identify and communicate stock discrepancies to cross functional teams (production, quality etc.)
• Perform daily checks of stock in quality hold status, escalate quality-related issues to the Quality Department, and conduct daily checks of Finished Goods Stores to ensure GMP compliance
• Adhere to all health and safety requirements, coordinate collection of safety documentation (BOS, QRP, Near Miss reports) for the manager, and report unsafe acts or conditions immediately
• Participate in daily shift handover meetings and conduct start-of-shift briefings with stores personnel
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5S, Kaizens, and One-Point Lessons (OPLs)

What You Will Bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Experience with Microsoft applications, especially highly experienced with excel
• Enjoys team work
• Experience in logistics operations, procurement or supply chain function in general as an asset
• Analytical thinking
• Good knowledge of ERP, preferably SAP R3

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) – Required
• Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ stock control experience – Required
• Experience in a Finished Goods or warehousing environment is preferred
• Experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment is advantageous

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Proficiency in ERP/WMS systems (e.g., SAP) – Good knowledge of SAP R/3 preferred
• Microsoft Excel (Intermediate to Advanced); Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical thinking with strong attention to detail for stock reconciliation
• Enjoys teamwork and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Key Competencies

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all stock management activities
• Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills to manage simultaneous priorities
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve stock discrepancies proactively
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines
• Self-motivated, takes initiative, and is able to work independently with minimal supervision

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets. The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne. The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular

Warehousing & Logistics Operations Management

Customer Service & Logistics