Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Core Responsibility – Junior Stock Controller

The Junior Stock Controller is responsible for executing and controlling end-to-end inventory and material flow processes, including inbound receiving, storage, production kitting, inventory accuracy, subcontractor issuing & stock control, and finished goods dispatch.

The role ensures that all materials are accurately received, verified, stored, picked, kitted, issued to production, and dispatched in alignment with system (SAP) records.

The Junior Stock Controller maintains high levels of inventory accuracy by enforcing bin accuracy, FIFO principles, and disciplined stock handling, while actively performing cycle counts, stock verification, and variance investigations across warehouse locations, production areas, and subcontractors.

The role is responsible for identifying, documenting, and resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with production, procurement, quality, and planning departments to drive timely resolution.

In addition, the role ensures that production lines are consistently supplied with the correct materials at the right time through accurate kitting and issuing based on production schedules, while validating all picks against approved documentation and maintaining strict control over stock movements and system transactions.

The role also supports dispatch operations by verifying finished goods, reconciling production outputs, preparing shipments, and ensuring accurate and timely loading, with full system and documentation control.

All inventory activities must be accurately recorded, supported by proper documentation, and executed using the latest Standard operating procedures and system controls.

Administration

• Record keeping and filing of cycle counting documents
• Document control on Pick Lists completed and booked
• Ensure the Sub-Contractors and Factory Supervisors sign off all received components picked for production.
• All physical documentation to match SAP documents

General

• Provide operational support with daily inventory control activities and act as second-in-command to the Stores Inventory Controller
• Will be under the supervison of the Stores Stock controller

Skills / Attributes

Competencies

Methodologies / Technologies / Professional Knowledge

Level

Business relevance

Future trend

Basic

Experianced

Advanced

high

medium

low

+

0

-

SAP

X

X

X

Data Capturing and stock control

X

X

X

MS Office (Excel)

X

X

X

Analytical Skills

X

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

X

Aptitude for figures (Mathematical Ability)

X

X

X

Time Management (Sense of urgency)

X

X

X

Supply Chain

X

Experience

Qualifications

11. Minimum: National Diploma in Supply Chain Related Qualification or /and appropriate qualification in advanced Stock Control 

Professional Experience

12. Minimum: 1-3 years’ experience as an Inventory Controller
13. Preferred 1-3 years’ experience as an Inventory Controller in a high-volume manufacture environment preferably in the electronics industry.  

Leadership Experience

14. Demonstrated teamwork, assertiveness and follow through

Intercultural Experience

15. Demonstrated experience of working effectively in a multi-cultural environment

Capabilities

Which of the following capabilities are the most relevant for this function?

(Please choose at most 6 out of the 17)

Results Orientation, Decision Making, Initiative, Creativity, Change Orientation

D R I V E

Ability to Analyze, Organizing and Quality Orientation, Ability to Learn, Strategic Orientation

F O C U S

Assertiveness, Communication Skills, Customer Focus, Networking Skills

I M P A C T

Coaching and Mentoring, Situational Sensitivity, Motivation and Inspiration,  Team Skills

G U I D E

Results Orientation

Analytical skills

Team skills

Organizing and quality orientation

 Assertiveness

Communication Skills