Esther - Inventory & Stock Control Specialist with 20+ years in Inventory and Procurement

Extensive experience managing stock rotation, reconciliation, and variance investigations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Proficient in raising purchase orders, verifying invoices, and tracking deliveries to optimize procurement workflows.

Skilled in SAP, Pastel, Fincon, and inventory systems, ensuring accurate data entry and system integration.

Experienced in conducting monthly stock reconciliations and investigating variances to maintain inventory integrity.

Rotated stock weekly using FIFO/FEFO. Flagged near-expiry items 90 days before expiry to prevent write-offs. Performed 4-point check on all deliveries: order vs delivery note vs physical vs system. Verified batch numbers + expiry dates before acceptance. Logged fridge temperatures twice daily for temperature-sensitive stock to maintain 2-8°C compliance. Maintained 99%+ stock accuracy through monthly cycle counts. Zero audit queries. Quarantined damaged/expired stock in separate area. Documented for disposal per SOP. Captured all movements, filed GRNs + delivery notes for full traceability

Captured goods received notes, invoices, asset movements on municipal ERP with 99%+ accuracy. Performed monthly stock reconciliations. Investigated variances >2% and corrected records with approval. Filed supporting documents for AG audits. Maintained complete audit trail. Generated monthly stock holding + movement reports for management review

Raised purchase orders, verified supplier invoices vs delivery notes vs POs before payment. Tracked deliveries, flagged shortages/damages, maintained supplier database