Job Description

We are looking to recruit 1 (One) permanent Stock Admin Manager QPB for Unicare. The role will be based in the Somerset West branch and will be reporting to the Branch Manager.
Job description
Job Purpose
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring stock integrity, optimizing inventory processes, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company SOPs.
Job Objectives

• Have complete inventory oversight by managing and monitoring stock levels across the whole shop
• Ensure accurate recording of stock movements (receipts, issues, transfers)
• Prevent stockouts and overstock situations through effective forecasting
• Utilize inventory management systems to track and analyze stock data
• Implement and maintain sufficient stock control mechanisms and processes.
• Supervise and support stock control staff
• Provide training, coaching and performance management
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Utilize strategies to improve stock control efficiency
• Ensure correct pricing principles are applied throughout the store
• Optimize storeroom layout and workflow for best space utilization
• Work closely with sales and finance teams
• Resolve discrepancies and coordinate stock-related problem-solving
• Ensure adherence to company SOP's and other legal, regulatory and company standards
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits and reporting
• Prepare reports on stock performance, KPI's and variances
• Lead three complete stocktakes per year, investigating variances and ensure accurate stock file
• To perform all stock control or inventory duties a assigned by Management

Minimum requirements
Education:

• Matric / Grade 12 (Essential)
• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Management (Advantageous)
• QPB (Qualified Post-Basic) - (Essential)

Experience:

• Minimum 5-8 years' experience in stock/inventory management, ideally within the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity

Knowledge

• Healthcare product knowledge
• Stock distribution in a store
• Dormant stock control
• Computer literacy (Excel is essential)
• Numerically literate

Skills

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical and analytical skills

Personal Competencies

• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Time/ Deadline Management
• Attention to detail
• Must be task/results orientated
• Numerical skills
• Flexibility

Skills Required