Stock Controller – Passenger Vehicle Dealership Gauteng, Kempton Park

Location: Kempton Park

Remuneration: Market Related dependent on skill set, knowledge, and experience

Purpose Of The Job:
Excellent brand passenger vehicle dealership requires a Stock Controller whose primary duties will be to effectively manage and control all vehicle inventory within the dealership, ensuring accurate stock records, compliance with dealership policies, manufacturer requirements, and timely processing of vehicle movements from purchase to delivery.

Preferred Candidate Profile: An experienced dealership Stock Controller with strong vehicle inventory management skills, excellent administrative accuracy, and a proven ability to maintain stock integrity in a high-volume passenger vehicle dealership environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Vehicle Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate records of all new, used, demo, and fleet vehicles
• Monitor vehicle stock levels and aging reports
• Reconcile physical vehicle stock with the Dealer Management System (DMS)
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies promptly
• Capture and update all vehicle information on the system

Vehicle Procurement & Receiving

• Process vehicle orders and factory allocations
• Receive and record vehicles upon arrival
• Verify vehicle specifications, VIN numbers, colours, and quantities against purchase documentation
• Ensure all vehicles are accounted for from receipt to delivery

Documentation & Administration

• Maintain complete vehicle files and supporting documentation
• Ensure all vehicle invoices, licensing documents, registration papers, and stock records are accurately filed
• Process vehicle stock transfers between branches where applicable
• Monitor outstanding vehicle documentation and follow up where necessary

Sales & Delivery Support

• Liaise with Sales Executives regarding vehicle availability
• Allocate vehicles against customer orders
• Ensure vehicles are correctly invoiced and released
• Coordinate with administration, finance, and licensing departments to facilitate smooth deliveries

Reporting

• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly stock reports
• Produce stock aging reports and highlight slow-moving stock
• Report inventory variances and potential risks to management
• Assist with month-end stock reconciliations and audits

Compliance & Control

• Ensure adherence to dealership policies and manufacturer standards
• Participate in internal and external stock audits
• Maintain controls to prevent stock losses or misappropriation
• Ensure compliance with licensing and registration requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Stock Controller within a motor dealership
• Experience with new and used vehicle inventory management
• Knowledge of dealership stock control processes and vehicle administration
• Proficiency in Dealer Management System Evolve (Essential)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong numerical and reconciliation abilities
• Excellent administrative and reporting skills

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• High level of accuracy
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Self-motivated and proactive

Personal Attributes:

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Disciplined approach to administration
• Customer-focused mindset
• Team player with a positive attitude

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Accuracy of vehicle stock records
• Zero unexplained stock variances
• Timely processing of vehicle receipts and deliveries
• Successful completion of stock audits
• Compliance with dealership and manufacturer requirements
• Efficient management of aging stock reports
• Timely month-end stock reconciliation

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 14 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the specified criteria as per the job spec. If you do not meet the requirements, Select Motor Recruitment reserves the right not to respond to your application.


Applications should be submitted no later than 1 weeks from advertising.