Stock Controller
2025-11-24T13:41:57+00:00
PG Meats
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Professional Services
Logistics
2025-11-27T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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PG Meats Limited, a proudly Zambian meat processing company, is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and organic meat products. Since its establishment, PG Meats is growing into one of Zambia’s leading suppliers of beef, pork, and poultry products, driving agricultural value addition, supporting local farmers, and contributing to national food security.
As the company continues to expand its operations, we are seeking a diligent and experienced Stock Controller with a strong background in meat processing or food production to ensure accurate inventory management and efficient stock flow across the value chain.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Stock Controller will be responsible for monitoring and managing inventory levels for raw materials, carcasses, packaging, and finished meat products. The role demands high attention to detail, excellent organization, and strong understanding of stock movement within a meat processing operation. The successful candidate will work closely with the production, procurement, sales, and finance teams to ensure accurate stock records and timely reporting.
KEY RESULT AREAS
1. Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records for raw materials, carcasses, processed meat, and finished products.
- Conduct daily stock counts and reconcile variances with production and finance teams.
- Track meat yields, wastage, trimmings, and production outputs.
- Ensure proper documentation of stock movement across receiving, cold rooms, production lines, and dispatch.
2. Receiving & Dispatch Coordination
- Inspect and verify all incoming raw materials, carcasses, packaging, and supplies.
- Ensure that deliveries meet quantity, quality, and hygiene standards.
- Coordinate dispatch of finished goods, ensuring proper FIFO/FEFO rotation.
- Work with sales and logistics teams to schedule accurate and timely deliveries.
3. Stock Monitoring & Reporting
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly stock reports for management.
- Report variances, discrepancies, or potential losses immediately.
- Monitor stock usage trends and alert management of potential shortages or overstock situations.
4. Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure proper cold chain management for temperature-sensitive meat products.
- Adhere to internal controls, hygiene standards, and food safety requirements.
- Support implementation of inventory control procedures within production and storage areas.
- Maintain quality control documentation.
5. Operational Coordination
- Work closely with production supervisors to confirm daily production plans and outputs.
- Liaise with procurement on replenishment needs based on stock levels and forecasted demand.
- Support finance and costing teams with accurate stock data to ensure proper cost allocation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12 School Certificate.
- Certificate or diploma in Purchasing & Supply, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
- A minimum of 3 years’ stock control experience, preferably in Meat processing, Food production or FMCG manufacturing
- Proven experience with stock management systems and MS Excel.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- High accuracy in record-keeping and documentation.
- Good understanding of production processes, yields, and cold room operations.
- Ability to identify stock variances and propose corrective measures.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
- High level of integrity, reliability, and attention to detail.
1. Inventory Management Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records for raw materials, carcasses, processed meat, and finished products. Conduct daily stock counts and reconcile variances with production and finance teams. Track meat yields, wastage, trimmings, and production outputs. Ensure proper documentation of stock movement across receiving, cold rooms, production lines, and dispatch. 2. Receiving & Dispatch Coordination Inspect and verify all incoming raw materials, carcasses, packaging, and supplies. Ensure that deliveries meet quantity, quality, and hygiene standards. Coordinate dispatch of finished goods, ensuring proper FIFO/FEFO rotation. Work with sales and logistics teams to schedule accurate and timely deliveries. 3. Stock Monitoring & Reporting Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly stock reports for management. Report variances, discrepancies, or potential losses immediately. Monitor stock usage trends and alert management of potential shortages or overstock situations. 4. Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure proper cold chain management for temperature-sensitive meat products. Adhere to internal controls, hygiene standards, and food safety requirements. Support implementation of inventory control procedures within production and storage areas. Maintain quality control documentation. 5. Operational Coordination Work closely with production supervisors to confirm daily production plans and outputs. Liaise with procurement on replenishment needs based on stock levels and forecasted demand. Support finance and costing teams with accurate stock data to ensure proper cost allocation.
Grade 12 School Certificate. Certificate or diploma in Purchasing & Supply, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. A minimum of 3 years’ stock control experience, preferably in Meat processing, Food production or FMCG manufacturing Proven experience with stock management systems and MS Excel.
JOB-692460a598a24
Vacancy title:
Stock Controller
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Logistics]
Jobs at:
PG Meats
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, November 27 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
PG Meats Limited, a proudly Zambian meat processing company, is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and organic meat products. Since its establishment, PG Meats is growing into one of Zambia’s leading suppliers of beef, pork, and poultry products, driving agricultural value addition, supporting local farmers, and contributing to national food security.
As the company continues to expand its operations, we are seeking a diligent and experienced Stock Controller with a strong background in meat processing or food production to ensure accurate inventory management and efficient stock flow across the value chain.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Stock Controller will be responsible for monitoring and managing inventory levels for raw materials, carcasses, packaging, and finished meat products. The role demands high attention to detail, excellent organization, and strong understanding of stock movement within a meat processing operation. The successful candidate will work closely with the production, procurement, sales, and finance teams to ensure accurate stock records and timely reporting.
KEY RESULT AREAS
1. Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records for raw materials, carcasses, processed meat, and finished products.
- Conduct daily stock counts and reconcile variances with production and finance teams.
- Track meat yields, wastage, trimmings, and production outputs.
- Ensure proper documentation of stock movement across receiving, cold rooms, production lines, and dispatch.
2. Receiving & Dispatch Coordination
- Inspect and verify all incoming raw materials, carcasses, packaging, and supplies.
- Ensure that deliveries meet quantity, quality, and hygiene standards.
- Coordinate dispatch of finished goods, ensuring proper FIFO/FEFO rotation.
- Work with sales and logistics teams to schedule accurate and timely deliveries.
3. Stock Monitoring & Reporting
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly stock reports for management.
- Report variances, discrepancies, or potential losses immediately.
- Monitor stock usage trends and alert management of potential shortages or overstock situations.
4. Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure proper cold chain management for temperature-sensitive meat products.
- Adhere to internal controls, hygiene standards, and food safety requirements.
- Support implementation of inventory control procedures within production and storage areas.
- Maintain quality control documentation.
5. Operational Coordination
- Work closely with production supervisors to confirm daily production plans and outputs.
- Liaise with procurement on replenishment needs based on stock levels and forecasted demand.
- Support finance and costing teams with accurate stock data to ensure proper cost allocation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12 School Certificate.
- Certificate or diploma in Purchasing & Supply, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
- A minimum of 3 years’ stock control experience, preferably in Meat processing, Food production or FMCG manufacturing
- Proven experience with stock management systems and MS Excel.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- High accuracy in record-keeping and documentation.
- Good understanding of production processes, yields, and cold room operations.
- Ability to identify stock variances and propose corrective measures.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
- High level of integrity, reliability, and attention to detail.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: professional certificate
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