készletgazda

A készletgazda is a Hungarian term for the person or organizational unit responsible for the management and custody of a company’s stock of goods, including raw materials, work in progress, and finished products. The role aims to balance availability with cost control, supporting accurate financial reporting through proper inventory valuation and record-keeping. It is a function found in manufacturing, retail, and logistics organizations.

Responsibilities typically include maintaining accurate stock records, supervising the receipt and issue of goods, and coordinating replenishment and production planning. The készletgazda conducts regular stock counts, investigates discrepancies, and implements measures to reduce shrinkage, obsolescence, and damage. They establish storage, handling, labeling, and traceability procedures to protect asset integrity and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. The role also involves optimizing stock levels, classifying inventory by importance (e.g., ABC analysis), and collaborating with purchasing, production, warehousing, and finance to align supply with demand and cash flow.

Tools and methods commonly used are inventory management systems or ERP software, barcode or RFID scanning, cycle counting, perpetual inventory, and physical counting. Valuation methods (such as FIFO or weighted average) and adherence to applicable accounting standards are part of the responsible practice, influencing cost of goods sold and balance sheet presentation.

Typical environments include manufacturing plants, distribution centers, retail warehouses, and e-commerce fulfillment operations. Required qualifications often cover training in logistics or supply chain management, experience in inventory control, data analysis skills, and attention to detail. In Hungarian usage, a készletgazda may be a dedicated role within logistics or a broader organizational function.