Job Description
STORES CONTROLLER
Location:Harare
Reporting To: Warehouse Manager
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Stores Controller to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective management, control, and security of inventory while maintaining high standards of operational efficiency, housekeeping, and compliance within the warehouse environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Manage stock holding levels in line with company policy and reorder requirements.
• Coordinate timely ordering of stock to ensure uninterrupted availability.
• Verify all incoming goods to ensure correct quantity and quality standards are met.
• Liaise with Procurement, Production, Distribution, and other stakeholders to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent stock-outs.
• Monitor and investigate daily, weekly, and monthly stock variances and implement corrective actions.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee stock counts, stock takes, and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate stock movement recording and maintenance of inventory documentation, including bin cards.
• Enforce FIFO/FEFO inventory management principles to minimize wastage and expiry-related losses.
• Monitor stock expiry dates, shelf life, and product usage trends.
• Maintain warehouse security and implement measures to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and preservation of stock to prevent damage and losses.
• Drive compliance with hygiene, safety, housekeeping, and 5S standards within the warehouse.
• Conduct routine warehouse inspections and coordinate repair and maintenance requirements.
• Monitor refrigeration, freezer, and chiller temperatures and escalate any anomalies.
• Supervise warehouse staff, conduct daily briefings, monitor attendance, and ensure compliance with PPE requirements.
• Manage employee performance, discipline, and grievance matters in conjunction with the Human Resources department.
• Ensure all non-conformance issues identified during audits or inspections are resolved within stipulated timelines.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Warehouse Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Stores Management, Inventory Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years' experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or stores management.
• Strong knowledge of stock control principles, inventory reconciliation, FIFO/FEFO requirements, and warehouse best practices.
• Experience using ERP or inventory management systems will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Competencies
• Attention to detail
• Integrity and accountability
• Planning and organizing
• Leadership and people management
• Problem solving and decision making
• Results orientation
• Safety and quality focus
How to Apply
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their CV to careers@zw-simbisa.com no later than 11 November 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
