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Cake Fairy ~~ 0Stock Controller (Fairy Holdings)
Cake Fairy seeks a full-time Stock Controller for Fairy Holdings to oversee inventory across company branches, restaurants, a bakery, and a warehouse located in Bulawayo. This…
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Cake Fairy seeks a full-time Stock Controller for Fairy Holdings to oversee inventory across company branches, restaurants, a bakery, and a warehouse located in Bulawayo. This on-site role reports to the Operations Manager and management, focusing on accurate inventory records, cost control, minimizing waste, and safeguarding company assets during periods of business growth. The person in this position will handle physical stock counts, reconcile inventory, verify deliveries against purchase documents,…
Job Description
Cake Fairy seeks a full-time Stock Controller for Fairy Holdings to oversee inventory across company branches, restaurants, a bakery, and a warehouse located in Bulawayo. This on-site role reports to the Operations Manager and management, focusing on accurate inventory records, cost control, minimizing waste, and safeguarding company assets during periods of business growth.
The person in this position will handle physical stock counts, reconcile inventory, verify deliveries against purchase documents, and manage stock receiving, storage, and transfers. Responsibilities also include tracking raw materials, bakery supplies, and packaging materials while maintaining precise cost records, valuations, and variance reports. Candidates must be willing to conduct physical stock checks and travel between company locations.
Ideal candidates possess strong numerical and analytical abilities alongside high integrity and attention to detail. This position suits professionals experienced in supply chain, logistics, or inventory management who can enforce internal controls, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate effectively with procurement, finance, and branch teams.
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular physical stock counts, reconciliations, and inventory monitoring across all company branches
- Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes for correct quantities and quality
- Manage inventory receiving, issuance, transfers, storage, and related documentation
- Track raw materials, bakery supplies, packaging, and operational inventory
- Maintain accurate records for purchase costs, unit costs, and inventory valuations
- Calculate and monitor usage costs, wastage, variances, and inventory losses
- Contribute to product costing and cost analysis for bakery items, menu options, and other products
- Investigate inventory variances, shortages, theft, fraud, damages, and expired merchandise
- Enforce internal controls, loss-prevention measures, and stock control procedures
- Ensure proper stock rotation, secure storage, and adherence to food safety standards
- Track minimum and maximum inventory thresholds to recommend timely replenishment
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports regarding stock, costs, and variances with corrective recommendations
- Coordinate activities with procurement, finance, branch managers, bakery teams, and warehouse staff
Requirements
- Hold a diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Inventory Management, Accounting, or a related discipline
- Demonstrate hands-on background in inventory control, physical counts, reconciliations, costing, and variance analysis
- Possess computer literacy, specifically with Microsoft Excel and inventory management software
- Exhibit strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
- Demonstrate high integrity, honesty, accountability, and attention to detail
- Show willingness to perform physical stock checks and travel across branches
Qualifications
- Possess experience managing inventory across multiple branches, restaurants, retail outlets, or food production settings
- Have practical training or background in risk management, internal auditing, fraud detection, internal controls, loss prevention, or product costing
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What is the location of this job?
This role is located in Bulawayo and covers all company branches, restaurants, a bakery, and a warehouse, requiring travel between these locations.
What qualifications are required for the Stock Controller position?
Applicants must hold a diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Inventory Management, Accounting, or a related field, along with hands-on experience in stock control and computer literacy.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted by 11 September 2026.
How should I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should email an application letter, a detailed CV, and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications to recruitment@cakefairy1.com with the subject line STOCK CONTROLLER.
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