Stock Controller, PSCMD - Warehouse & Satellites (Temporary)

Role Overview

Manage an assigned hospital warehouse or sub-store, keeping medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, radiology, catering, engineering, capital equipment and general supplies available to hospital departments, outreach services and the University Centre. The role combines safe storage, responsive issue of goods and reliable inventory records, helping teams obtain what they need while limiting shortages, excess stock and expiry-related losses.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations in the assigned warehouse or sub-store, maintaining orderly, safe and clearly identifiable storage.
• Respond to material requests from internal users and issue the correct items promptly, recording each transaction accurately in the inventory system.
• Receive deliveries against purchase orders; check the quantity and condition of goods, verify related invoices, and send them to Finance for processing.
• Monitor stock levels, alert purchasing staff to items approaching depletion, and recommend replenishment quantities that support minimum stock requirements.
• Use first-expiry, first-out (FEFO) stock rotation and track slow-moving, expired or obsolete goods to reduce avoidable losses.
• Follow up on deliveries or issues that end users have not accepted and help resolve discrepancies.
• Participate in quarterly stock counts and maintain accurate reports for inventory held within the assigned area.
• Submit daily checklists and prepare monthly inventory replenishment requests, slow-moving stock reports, approved disposal forms and QVR reports on time.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Business-related diploma or certificate.
• At least two years of experience in warehousing, inventory control, stores or a related work environment.
• Working knowledge of warehousing and stock-management practices, including stock rotation and inventory record-keeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Membership in CIPS, CILT or KISM is an advantage.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and take initiative.
• Physically able to lift heavy boxes, climb and bend.