Stock Take Clerk - PEP

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To process store stock take results, including investigations surrounding store stock take exceptions (store queries) and to resolve transporter claim-related queries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confirmation of store stock take results on the Store Stock Take System
• Handling and solving central office and field queries within an appropriate time frame, including queries arising from store stock takes and any ad hoc requests for information from stores (i.e. pack slip detail, inter branch transfers)
• Critically assess inventory-related risks:
  • Resolve escalated inventory queries (mostly from stock takes) & minimize risk of financial loss
  • Escalate systems or process errors or improvements to the financial inventory analyst and/or Pepkor IT
• Processing of financial adjustments for insurance purposes on the Store Stock Take System
• Monthly monitoring of transport claims through a verification process, providing the appropriate solutions to resolve the claim, including the facilitation thereof
• Daily monitoring of Point-of-Sale system errors and the resolution thereof
• Ad hoc reports and requests

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 with Accounting
• 1 year of clerical experience within a finance or administrative role would be advantageous
• Experience in a retail store environment would be advantageous
• Understanding of the end-to-end inventory processes (especially in a retail store environment)
• Good financial administration knowledge and ability
• Intermediate Excel and/or Google Sheets skills

COMPETENCIES:

• Problem assessment, Communication skills (verbal and written); interpersonal skills, ability to work independently as well as in a team; attention to detail; ability to work under pressure and service orientated;