Stock Controller- Halal Food Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
A client of ours within the high-volume Deboning facility is looking for a Stock Controller to join their team

POSITION INFO:
Location Johannesburg Requirements: Grade 12/Matric Stock control, Logistics or Supply Chain qualification will be considered 2-3 years' experience in stock control, warehousing or food manufacturing preferred Experience within a food manufacturing environment Experience working with an ERP or stock management systems Experience working in a Halal-certified environment Responsibilities: Stock Control duties: Responsible for maintaining accurate control, identification, traceability and movement of all raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-progress and finished products Maintain accurate physical and system stock records Receive, issue, transfer and reconcile stock accurately Ensure all stock movements are recorded promptly and correctly Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts as required Be present for the mandatory year end stock take Investigate and report stock variances Maintain accurate stock balances for: Raw materials Ingredients Packaging materials Work-in-progress Finished products Consumables Cleaning and production-related materials Ensure stock is stored in the correct designated areas Prevent unauthorised movement or use of stock FIFO/FEFO Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) and, where applicable. FEFO (First Expired, First Out) principles Monitor expiry dates and shelf life Identify slow-moving, short-dated. obsolete or excess stock Escalate products approaching expiry Ensure production uses the correct batches according to agreed stock rotation requirements Halal Requirements: Ensure only approved Halal raw materials, ingredients and packaging are received and issued for production Verify that incoming materials are correctly identified and appropriately documented Maintain segregation of Halal-approved, non-approved, rejected, quarantined and/or on-hold materials where applicable Ensure materials are not incorrectly substituted or issued Immediately report any material where Halal status approval or documentation is unclear Maintain traceability or raw materials and ingredients from receipt through production Ensure stock identification and labelling are maintained throughout storage movement Comply with all company Halal procedures and requirements of the applicable Halal certification body Support Halal audits and provide required stock. traceability and movement records Immediately report any suspected compromise of Halal integrity to QA/Technical Management Work collaboratively with Production, QA, Technical, Procurement and Management