Stock Controller & Data Analyst

A growing retailer of building materials, home improvement and construction products and services, selling directly to cash
• paying customers through its stores is looking for a Stock Controller & Data Analyst.
Job Description – Stock Controller & Data Analyst
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about solving inventory challenges and ensuring optimal stock levels aligned with business needs. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a commitment to accuracy, and a drive for operational excellence contributing to a seamless supply chain and supporting data
• driven, strategic decision
• making. The role will be based in Harare.

Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities and Responsibilities
• Responsible for managing and running planned stock takes and investigating any variances
• Verify stock take results and manage manual adjustments where necessary.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of the stock management system
• File claims with suppliers when short products are received
• Oversee stock receiving in the system
• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for stock counts (daily, weekly, monthly, annual).
• Escalate instances of non
• compliance and apply progressive discipline where appropriate.
• Train other employees in Inventory Management
• Investigate and resolve any inventory discrepancies or issues promptly
• Translate complex data into actionable insights to support strategic decision
• making.

Requirements AND Experience
• Experience with inventory management software.
• Experience in retail or warehousing is a plus.
• Proven work Experience as a Stock Controller or similar role.
• Active participation in inventory audits.
• Analytical, detail
• oriented, and results
• driven.
• Strong planning, collaboration, and problem
• solving abilities.
• High integrity and adherence to procedures
• Proficient in SOP development, risk management, and data visualization.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI
• Clean class 4 drivers licence

Responsibilities and Responsibilities
• Responsible for managing and running planned stock takes and investigating any variances
• Verify stock take results and manage manual adjustments where necessary.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of the stock management system
• File claims with suppliers when short products are received
• Oversee stock receiving in the system
• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for stock counts (daily, weekly, monthly, annual).
• Escalate instances of non
• compliance and apply progressive discipline where appropriate.
• Train other employees in Inventory Management
• Investigate and resolve any inventory discrepancies or issues promptly
• Translate complex data into actionable insights to support strategic decision
• making.

How to Apply. Interested applicants are requested to send their CVs via email to careers@openhouse.co.zw stating the job applied for in the email subject. Expiry Date14 November 2025