CHOPPIES

Job Role: Stock Controller

Responsibilities:

To provide efficient, quality customer retention and service.

• Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS)
• Enter purchase details (vendor’s information, invoices and pricing) into internal databases
• Place orders to replenish merchandise as needed
• Track shipments and address any delays
• Oversee storage of products, particularly of fragile items
• Evaluate suppliers’ offers and negotiate profitable deals
• Coordinate regular inventory audits
• Liaise with warehouse staff and other internal teams to test products’ quality (status upon delivery and storage conditions)
• Keep updated inventory records (including daily shipments)
• Ensure purchases do not exceed budget

Education/Experience:

• Grade 12 school certificate
• Computer certificate or a diploma in Computer Studies
• Diploma in Purchase and Supply (is an added advantage)
• 1–2 years of experience in Stock Management
• Basic knowledge in data analysis
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Physical fitness and ability to work at heights
• Candidate should be medically fit

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

• Basic maths skills
• Basic knowledge in computer skills (proficient in Excel)
• Honesty and trustworthiness
• Age requirement – usually 18+ in Zambia

• Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS)
• Enter purchase details (vendor’s information, invoices and pricing) into internal databases
• Place orders to replenish merchandise as needed
• Track shipments and address any delays
• Oversee storage of products, particularly of fragile items
• Evaluate suppliers’ offers and negotiate profitable deals
• Coordinate regular inventory audits
• Liaise with warehouse staff and other internal teams to test products’ quality (status upon delivery and storage conditions)
• Keep updated inventory records (including daily shipments)
• Ensure purchases do not exceed budget

• Basic maths skills
• Basic knowledge in computer skills (proficient in Excel)
• Honesty and trustworthiness
• Age requirement – usually 18+ in Zambia

• Grade 12 school certificate
• Computer certificate or a diploma in Computer Studies
• Diploma in Purchase and Supply (is an added advantage)
• Basic knowledge in data analysis
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Physical fitness and ability to work at heights
• Candidate should be medically fit