Stock Controller (KwaZulu-Natal, Zinkwazi)
Description
ANEW Hotel Ocean Reef is looking for an experienced Stock Controller to oversee stock management and ensure the efficient control of inventory across our hotel operations.
As a Stock Controller, you will be responsible for receiving, issuing, monitoring, and reconciling stock while maintaining accurate inventory records. You will work closely with the Kitchen, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, and Procurement teams to ensure stock availability, minimise losses, and support cost-effective operations. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will play a key role in maintaining operational efficiency and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Successful candidate will be based at KwaZulu-Natal, Zinkwazi.
Strategic Purpose
Optimize inventory management and procurement processes while ensuring compliance with financial controls and supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory Management
• Maintain stock levels
• Conduct regular counts
• Monitor storage conditions
• Track expiration dates
• Manage stock rotation
• Record wastage
• Implement controls
• Generate reports
Procurement
• Place purchase orders
• Verify deliveries
• Monitor quality
• Maintain relationships
Financial Control
• Monitor budgets
• Verify pricing
• Process invoices
• Track variances
• Document transactions
• Support audits
• Control costs
• Maintain records
Operational Excellence
• Maintain par levels
• Implement SOPs
• Ensure compliance
• Maintain documentation
• Support departments
• Monitor systems
• Report discrepancies
• Follow procedures
Required Skills
• Inventory management expertise
• Financial and cost control awareness
• System and software knowledge
• Supplier management
• Process compliance
• Problem-solving ability
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Data entry and record keeping
Performance Metrics
• Stock accuracy
• Cost control
• Audit compliance
• Documentation standards
• Department support
• System accuracy
• Report timeliness