Stock Controllers at Viva Cinemas

Responsibilities

• The Stock Controller is responsible for managing stock, reducing business costs and increasing sales.
• He/she is expected to control stock movement, delivery, issuance, inventory and stock holding to avoid losses or theft.
• He/she will also be responsible for making sure the team is regularly provided with stock items and as when needed.
• Ensuring a smooth ordering and timely delivery of concession from suppliers.
• Analyzing sales records and forecasting future customer needs; analyzing and interpreting trends to facilitate stock management.
• Taking cognizance of buying trends & customer needs when placing orders.
• Ensuring high standards of quality are maintained when accepting all stocks.
• Ensuring stock items are received in the approved quantities and in good condition.
• Ensuring all stock items are stored in their appropriate units.
• Managing stock levels, ensuring fast moving, slow moving, damaged stocks are flagged to the Cinema and Brand Manager.
• Performing weekly stock counting and advising store manager on customer needs
• Ensuring stock movements are accurately recorded and presented.
• Working with Cinema Manager to ensure the minimum stock levels are monitored and maintained.
• Ensuring stock reorder cycles are maintained, monitored and adjusted as required.
• Ensuring daily, weekly and monthly reconciliation of stock.
• Providing Cinema Manager and Brand Manager with regular stock updates.
• Conducting daily stock issuance to team members and reconciliation to avoid or report stock loss and damage immediately.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of an OND in a relevant field
• One-year work experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated analytical prowess – with strong Excel skills for stock keeping
• Enthusiasm
• Numerical skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Team working skills
• Organizational skills
• Relationship management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Resourcefulness