Job Description
Nash Paints is looking for a Stock Controller who shall be responsible for ensuring accurate management of paint stock levels—including paints, accessories, and related materials—through effective monitoring, ordering, storage, and control processes. The Stock Controller ensures stock availability to meet sales demands while minimizing wastage, overstocking, and product expiry.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain accurate records of stock levels, stock movements, and product returns.
Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile discrepancies between physical and system records.
Monitor paint batches for expiry, damage, and color calibration consistency.
Implement FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) inventory principles.
Ensure all paint and accessory SKUs are correctly labeled, priced, and displayed.
Monitor daily sales trends and forecast stock requirements.
Place orders with suppliers in coordination with the procurement team.
Track inbound shipments and ensure timely receipt and storage.
Manage stock transfers between branches or retail outlets.
Inspect deliveries for damages, color variations, or packaging issues.
Ensure storage conditions meet paint product safety and quality standards (e.g., temperature, ventilation).
Report and manage defective or expired products according to company policy.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or related field.
2 years of experience in inventory or stock control, preferably in a retail or FMCG industry.
How to Apply
Drop your CVs in person at our Nash Paints Head Office (41 Kelvin North Graniteside) on Friday 14 November 2025 between 06:30 am - 08:30 am
