Perpetual Inventory Controller; Internal -Etwatwa

Description

About the job Perpetual Inventory Controller (Internal Applications Only – Etwtwa)

Perform physical cycle stock counts and verify to system stock on hand. Reconcile and investigate cause for discrepancies and capture variances identified. Identify and report on damaged stock, incorrect pricing, SKUs.

• Minimum Grade 12 and 1 year work related experience or 2 years related experience
• Ability to communicate in English and the dominant language spoken in the geographical area where the position is available
• Must be literate
• Must have strong numeric skills
• Must be accurate and able to work under pressure
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays

• Count stock daily according to the PIC Count Cycle.
• Investigate all variances whether positive or negative and report the results to the Store Manager.
• Investigate and rectify negative stock quantities daily, after receiving approval from the Store Manager.
• Identify and report on damaged stock to the Store Manager.
• Conduct Mini Stock‑takes as and when instructed by Management.
• Assist with Wall‑to‑Wall Stock‑take preparations and report any areas of concern.
• Normal PIC counts to be done during full Stock‑take.

• Report variances for the day to the Store Manager and/or Divisional Manager as required by the Cashbuild Way.
• Report all irregularities to Store Management and/or Divisional Manager as required by the Cashbuild Way.
• Report irregularities to DM if no action is taken by the Store Manager.
• Report on incorrect and poor quality pricing, SKUs and damaged stock.
• Report on poor merchandising on racking and bulk area.
• Report on bulk stock area if special attention is required.

• Ensure all adjustments are actioned, verified for accuracy and signed off by Management.
• Ensure the End of Day Report is validated to yesterday’s PIC Adjustment Sheet and filed.
• Report on any adjustments not done on the day of the count cycle prior to end of trading day.

• Ensure all PIC documents are completed, signed off, approved by the Store Manager and filed daily.

Adhere to Ready for Business and Beyond my Control as per the CB Way.

• Adhere to the Cashbuild Dress code at all times.
• Name badge to be displayed and visible to the Customer.
• Immediately assist with Customer complaints.

• Ensure Customer and staff safety within area of responsibility.
• Report any discrepancies to the Store Manager.
• Ensure correct safety equipment and clothing are used.

• Comply with generally accepted standards in activities related to the position.
• Keep promises.
• Create realistic expectations.
• Be sincere.
• Handle sensitive information carefully.
• Show awareness of values and indicate when boundaries are crossed.

• Effectively handle detailed information and be consistently attentive to details.
• Work in an orderly fashion.
• Ensure that matters are handled in an orderly and accurate manner from start to finish.
• Prevent mistakes.
• Invest energy in checking work for mistakes.

• Identify and actively respond to clients' wishes and needs.
• Deal with clients in a friendly manner.
• Show involvement in the client's problem.
• Make clients feel welcome.
• Approach the client's question with a can‑do mentality.

• Be aware of one's own strengths and weaknesses and consciously work on personal development.
• Be focused on self‑broadening and/or gaining more in‑depth knowledge.
• Follow relevant training programmes and/or look for opportunities to gain experience.
• Seek and use opportunities for personal development.
• Ask for feedback to learn.