Stock Controller Quantum Foods Zambia Limited

Division/Company: Quantum Foods Zambia Limited – Breeder Farm
Department: Feed Plant
Location: Chikumbi – Chongwe
Position: Stock Controller

Background:

Quantum Foods Operates a broiler and layer Breeder business (selling day -old chicks) and table egg business. In Lusaka, there is a parent breeding facility and a feed mill. The breeding facility produces day -old pullets and day -old broiler chicks. Day – old pullets are supplied to the Chingola layer rearing farm as well as to the external market, while day -old broiler chicks are all sold. The table egg business, comprising a layer rearing farm, layer farm and feed mill is in the Copper belt. Both of these facilities sell feed to the external market.

Job specifications/responsibilities will include the following:

• Follow all relevant operational procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Supervise and controlling loading of finish products.
• Perform regular stock take and daily counting during the Month and during the end of the year stock take, while conducting reconciliation in case of discrepancies during cycle count schedule.
• Reports on discrepancies.
• Follow and implement the approved daily counting schedule, so that discrepancies are identified and reconciled in timely manner.
• Daily counting schedule is followed and fully implemented
• Receiving and issuing packing material to production.
• Familiar with description (specification, unit of quantity, application) of material in order to perform accurate daily counting and stock taking.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Implement and maintain a filing system of the facts, discrepancies, and issues identified during the cycle counting or stock taking process in order to maintain accurate records that can be easily retrieved.
• Soundness of filing system

Requirements:

• 2-3 years related experience as a Stock Controller in production department.
• Minimum Diploma in Business Administration or Accounts Qualifications
• Previous experience work in production unit /Feed plant/ Milling company is an added advantage.