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Stock Controller

Stock Controller – Edenvale

Company: Light Market
Location: Edenvale (Head Office)
Industry: Lighting, Electrical & Solar Retail / Wholesale
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: R10,000 – R15,000 (Negotiable based on experience)

Role Overview

Light Market is seeking a Stock Controller to be based at our Edenvale head office, with responsibility for national stock oversight and buying duties across all branches.

This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate stock control, effective purchasing, and optimal stock availability company-wide. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to a highly organised, detail-driven individual with strong commercial awareness and experience managing stock across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

Stock Control (National Oversight)

  • Oversee accurate receipt, capturing, and control of stock across all branches

  • Ensure GRVs, supplier documentation, and stock movements are correctly processed

  • Conduct and review stock counts, variances, and investigations nationally

  • Monitor slow-moving, damaged, and obsolete stock

  • Manage and coordinate inter-branch stock transfers

  • Maintain accurate stock records on POS / inventory systems (Hike experience advantageous)

  • Support and oversee branch stock takes and internal audits

Buying & Procurement Duties

  • Support and execute national buying decisions

  • Prepare and place purchase orders for all branches

  • Analyse sales trends, stock levels, and forecasts to guide purchasing

  • Follow up on supplier deliveries, shortages, and backorders

  • Ensure cost accuracy, pricing updates, and correct supplier documentation

  • Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, returns, and damages

  • Ensure fast-moving and core product ranges are consistently available

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric (Grade 12) – essential

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Senior Stock Controller, Buyer, or similar role

  • Strong numerical, reconciliation, and planning skills

  • Computer literate (Excel and POS / inventory systems)

  • Ability to work accurately under pressure and manage multiple priorities

  • High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail

  • Experience in lighting, electrical, or hardware retail will be a strong advantage

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Strong analytical and commercial thinking

  • Confident communication with suppliers and senior management

  • Structured, process-driven, and highly organised

  • Proactive problem solver

  • Able to manage national stock requirements

How to Apply

Please email your CV to applications@lightmarket.co.za
Subject line: Stock Controller – Edenvale

 

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