Stores and Stock Controller Training e1748006323365

Stores and Stock Controller Workshop

Mastering Modern Inventory Management, Automation, and Supply Chain Resilience

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Platform:
Online
In-class
Date Venue Duration
19 - 23 October 2026 Sandton, Gauteng 5 Days
18 - 22 January 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 5 Days
22 - 23 February 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days
05 - 09 April 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 5 Days
07 - 08 June 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days

Course Introduction

In a hyper-connected, customer-driven world, effective stores and stock control underpin supply chain success. Today’s leaders must do more than just manage inventory — they must harness digital tools, ensure business continuity, reduce environmental impact, and safeguard against emerging risks, all while maintaining seamless service. 

 

This future-focused, practical programme empowers supply chain professionals to master cutting-edge warehousing and inventory practices — from automation and WMS to sustainability — close team knowledge gaps quickly, implement robust safety, risk, and ESG controls, align operations with new logistics models and omni-channel distribution, and leverage technology and analytics for smarter, data-driven decision-making. 

Course Duration Options

This Stores and Stock Controller Workshop  is available in two formats, so you can choose the depth that fits your time and needs:

2-Day Essentials Core Foundations

Digital foundations, safety and layout essentials, stock technology, and logistics fundamentals, closing with your own digital action plan.

Ideal for: Those who need practical, immediate capability without an extended time commitment.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Stores and Stock Controller Workshop, participants will be able to:
  • Define the evolving role of warehouses in digital-era supply chains
  • Distinguish modern warehouse types, layouts, and smart material-handling systems
  • Design future-ready layouts and optimise space for automation
  • Apply Lean, Kaizen, and value-stream mapping for cost reduction
  • Assess and mitigate risks under the latest OH&S and ESG guidelines
  • Enforce smart PPE usage, digital access control, and real-time monitoring
  • Use barcode, RFID, and IoT for real-time inventory accuracy
  • Employ ABC/XYZ analysis, mobile audits, and cycle-counting automation
  • Optimise inbound, outbound, and reverse logistics with data analytics
  • Coordinate returns and recycling for circular supply chain models
  • Foster accountability and digital literacy across warehouse teams
  • Drive stakeholder engagement with data-driven dashboards and reporting

Who should attend?

  • Stores/Stock Controllers, Warehouse Managers, Inventory/Material Planners
  • Logistics, Supply Chain, and Distribution Coordinators
  • Procurement, Quality, Operations, HSE, and Continuous Improvement Practitioners
  • Early-Career Supply Chain Professionals and Future Leaders
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Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

2-Day Essentials — Training Outline

DAY 1 — Digital Foundations, Safety, and Layout
Foundations & Digital Supply Chains
  • Digital transformation, resilience, and ESG in 21st-century warehousing
  • Smart WMS: navigation and analytics dashboards
  • Activity: Workshop: Mapping roles in an AI-augmented warehouse.
Safety, Security & Risk Essentials
  • Modern risk management essentials: FMEA and IoT sensors
  • Digital security: CCTV, access control, and warehouse cybersecurity basics
Layout and Productivity Essentials
  • Automation in layout design: AS/RS, robotics, and smart storage
  • Lean and 5S fundamentals for continuous improvement
DAY 2 — Stock Technology, Logistics, and Your Action Plan
Stock Identification and Technology
  • Mobile and IoT-enabled stock tracking
  • Automated data capture: RFID, mobile, and cloud-based audits
  • Shrinkage reduction with real-time alerts and dashboards
Logistics and Returns Essentials
  • Omni-channel receiving and dispatch essentials
  • Reverse logistics: sustainable returns and refurbish/recycle workflows basics
Action Plan and Close-Out
  • Building your own digital action plan and KPI framework
  • Deciding whether the 5-Day Comprehensive programme is the right next step

5-Day Comprehensive — Training Outline

Day 1 – Foundations & Digital Supply Chains
  • 21st-Century Warehousing: digital transformation, resilience, and ESG
  • Smart WMS demo: navigation and analytics dashboards
  • Activity: Workshop: Mapping roles in an AI-augmented warehouse.
Day 2 – Safety, Security & Risk
  • Modern risk management: FMEA, IoT sensors, and scenario drills
  • Digital security: CCTV, access control, cybersecurity in the warehouse
  • Activity: Live drill: crisis simulation and rapid response.
Day 3 – Layout, Productivity & Continuous Improvement
  • Automation in layout design: AS/RS, robotics, smart storage
  • Lean, 5S, and data-driven CI initiatives
  • Activity: Simulation: ‘Designing for Automation and ESG Compliance’.
Day 4 – Stock Identification, Auditing & Technology
  • Mobile and IoT-enabled stock tracking
  • Automated data capture: RFID, mobile, cloud-based audits
  • Shrinkage reduction with real-time alerts and dashboards
Day 5 – Logistics, Returns, & Performance Analytics
  • Omni-channel receiving and dispatch
  • Reverse logistics: sustainable returns, refurbish/recycle workflows
  • End-to-end simulation: action plan and KPI reporting
  • Activity: Capstone: ‘Digital Action Plan for Your Warehouse’.

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FAQs – Stores and Stock Controller Workshop

Master inventory accuracy, stock rotation, loss prevention, and automated tracking to maintain optimal inventory levels and streamline day-to-day warehouse operations.

What topics are covered in the Stores and Stock Controller Workshop?
The workshop covers storeroom organization, stock receipt and inspection protocols, perpetual inventory systems, stock auditing and cycle counting, stock valuation methods (FIFO/LIFO/AVCO), bin location coding, loss prevention, and stores safety standards.
Who should attend the Stores and Stock Controller Workshop?
This workshop is designed for stores controllers, stock controllers, inventory clerks, warehouse supervisors, storekeepers, toolroom attendants, and materials management staff responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and securing physical stock.
What are the key learning objectives of this stores workshop?
Delegates learn to maintain high inventory record accuracy, eliminate stock discrepancies, optimize store layout for quick retrieval, implement strict stock issue and return procedures, and minimize stock obsolescence and shrinkage.
How long is the Stores and Stock Controller Workshop?
The programme is delivered as an intensive 5-day practical workshop combining hands-on stock auditing exercises, binning system design clinics, and real-world inventory control case studies.
What practical skills will delegates gain from this workshop?
Participants will gain practical skills in conducting systematic cycle counts, identifying root causes of stock variances, setting up Min-Max replenishment triggers, managing stock dispatch documentation, and enforcing workplace safety in stores.
Can Prospen Africa deliver this course as customized in-house training?
Yes. Prospen Africa can tailor the workshop around your organization's specific ERP/stock management software, internal stock requisition protocols, industry-specific inventory types, and facility safety regulations.

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