Stock Controller Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Stock Controller includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS)
Enter purchase details (vendors information, invoices and pricing) into internal databases
Place orders to replenish merchandise as needed
Liaise with warehouse staff and other internal teams to test products’ quality (status upon delivery and storage conditions)
Keep updated inventory records (including daily shipments)
Ensure purchases do not exceed budget
Track shipments and address any delays
Oversee storage of products, particularly of fragile items
Evaluate suppliers’ offers and negotiate profitable deals
Coordinate regular inventory audits

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Stock Controller duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Stock Controller roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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