Stock Controller - Edenvale

Description:

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 ResponsibilitiesStock 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