Stock Control Clerk (6-month contract)

Job Description

Truworths is a dynamic fashion retail business where employees are continuously challenged to rethink how we work and keep the business at the forefront of the South African fashion industry.

Across our stores and offices, our teams share a passion for fashion, a commitment to excellence and a drive to stay one step ahead of the competition.

Truworths, one of South Africa’s leading fashion retailers, prides itself on understanding fashion trends and delivering relevant, stylish product ranges to customers.

With over 750 stores in South Africa, Truworths offers classic cuts, trend-led looks and unique styling. Being part of the Truworths family means contributing to a creative and fast-paced environment where teams work together to deliver excellence across every part of the business.

Key Responsibilities

This fixed-term contract opportunity is based at the Truworths Head Office in Cape Town. The successful candidate will work closely with Truworths stores, IT teams, Distribution Centre teams and logistics partners. The role includes the following responsibilities:

• Accurately calculate, analyse and report stock-take results using the system and Excel.
• Ensure essential stock control practices and principles are followed and adhered to.
• Ensure all stock-related information is reported accurately and in a timely manner on the system and in Excel.
• Plan, co-ordinate, analyse and report on stock takes across the business.
• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly reporting in Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables and tables.
• Resolve stock-related queries from stores, Head Office, Distribution Centre teams and logistics partners.
• Follow up on outstanding stock deliveries to all locations, including Head Office and stores.
• Analyse administrative, policy and procedure documents on a daily basis.
• Develop, implement and communicate sound administrative procedures to stores.
• Complete stock control month-end, financial and year-end balancing in Excel.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications

• Matric.
• A BCom level tertiary qualification will be advantageous.

Experience / Knowledge

• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas and pivot charts.
• Knowledge of stock inventory systems, including Retek, will be advantageous.
• Strong administrative skills and experience will be advantageous.
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.
• Personable, enthusiastic and resilient, with a strong commitment to business and user satisfaction.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure while thinking on your feet.
• Strong planning, organising and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Committed, energetic and able to work well within a team.
• Experience in a retail Head Office stock role, warehouse environment or logistics environment.

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Administrative skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• Analytical thinking.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Customer-focused and service-oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Tenacity.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.