Certified Stores and Stock Controller (CSSC)

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About the Program

Operating within a store’s environment and managing the large quantities and value of stock is a competitive advantage in today’s dynamic economy. Gaining this competitive advantage requires being able to identify the various operations within the store and recognizing the need to implement continuous improvement initiatives to make a store more productive. Being able to identify different categories of stock and knowing how to best ensure the right material is in the right place at the time it is needed. This program is designed to increase knowledge of the role of the store, the functions of the store personnel, how stock is managed and moved into through and out of the store either to an internal customer or an external customer. The program covers the role of the store in the 21st Century, how the store fits into the greater supply chain, the roles and responsibilities of those that work in a stores environment, the need for safety and security of both personnel and stock, the receipt, storage and issuing of stock, as well as the proper management of a company’s valuable assets. Each of which presents a challenge to those responsible.

Who Should Attend this Program

Stores and stock personnel: particularly those at a supervisory level tasked with managing a stores environment Stock controllers, those entrusted with the management of a company’s financial investment in stocks, and stock levels Individuals wishing to enhance their knowledge of stores and stock methodologies Career starters wishing to make stores and stock control a career within the supply chain

Course Content
  • INTRODUCTION TO STORES AND STOCK CONTROL
  • STOCK IDENTIFICATION & STOCK CONTROL
  • STOCK MOVEMENT
  • STORE OPERATIONS
  • STORE SAFETY AND SECURITY