About the Company
A leading global pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturer is proud of its good company culture and high staff retention.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Stock Controller/Compounding Assistant to join our team in SA.
Duties
* Order raw materials and consumables from warehouses, ensuring timely communication with supply planners about low stock levels and maintaining appropriate safety stock to avoid production impact.
* Perform receipting checks of all incoming inventory, resolving discrepancies promptly through coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
* Monitor short-dated stock, flag for early review, and explore opportunities to minimize discard risk.
* Conduct cycle counts and stocktakes as required, thoroughly investigating and analysing discrepancies beyond set variances to prevent recurrence.
* Maintain stock accuracy in production and ERP systems, investigating variances and making necessary adjustments to align physical and system records.
* Liaise with the central inventory team to resolve delivery and invoice discrepancies and support daily inventory management activities, including urgent stock transfers.
* Efficiently manage warehouse space to support easy storage and picking, while maintaining tidiness and shelf labelling.
* Perform picking, labelling, inspection, sealing, packing, and dispatch of compounded and finished products, while maintaining consumables and clean work areas.
Requirements
* Proven ability to collaborate within a team to reach shared objectives in a high-paced setting.
* Previous experience in a comparable role, such as Warehouse Stock Control or Warehouse Assistant, is required.
* Shows strong leadership capabilities and initiative.
* Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
* Committed to following procedures with a high level of attention to detail.
* Competent in basic Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and fundamental math skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Physically fit and able to consistently lift weights of 15–20kg.
Culture
Our large, global company provides a family-like culture and takes pride in developing and upskilling its staff.
Why This Opportunity Is Right For You
* Monday-to-Friday hours
* Office-based
* Supportive team
* Work for a well-known healthcare company