Description:
Job Purpose
The Stores Officer will be accountable for the overall Stores operation and Fleet, which receives and stores, moves and ships supplies, stock and materials to and/or from the warehouse. Manage the overall operation and ensure the safe and effective storage and distribution of goods to different stations/branches on time and without extensive damage.
Summary of Key Responsibilities;
- Develop and implement both short- and long-term warehouse planning.
- Maintain items record, document necessary information and utilize reports to project warehouse status
- Identify areas of improvement and establish innovatively or adjust existing work procedures and practices
- Supervise the loading and offloading of items in the warehouse
- Take Charge the Fleet and daily supervise drivers on their planned movements and deliveries
- Ensure all warehouse employees receive regular performance reviews, personal development and succession plans
- Resolve conflict and create a positive and productive team environment.
- Shipping and receiving of products to and from the warehouse on behalf of customers.
- Ensuring accurate recording management is performed in the department
- Monitoring stock levels on a regular basis
- Sourcing of high-quality and cost-effective goods and services
- Accountable for the planning and direction of all warehouse operations, including developing and monitoring key performance indicators, security, change management, technology and all administration activities, such as production reporting.
- Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employee’s performance
- Organize and maintain inventory and storage area
- Ensure shipments’ and inventory transactions’ accuracy
- Communicate job expectations and coach employees
- Determine staffing levels and assign workload
Required Skills & Attributes
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to input, retrieve and analyse data
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Customer service and communication skills
- Good Negotiating Skills
Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Purchasing & Supply or Stores Management / Equivalent Qualification
- Must have a minimum of 2 – 4 years of work experience Handling Stores, Inventory & Fleet Management
- 1-2 years of Stores Management working experience with a Retail Shop , manufacturing or mining sector in the same capacity will be a plus
- Must have Experience in preparing Stock/Inventory & Fleet Management Reports
- Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be a member of CIPS or ZIPS
If you meet the hiring requirements for this position, please email your CV and Cover letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com and Copy-in apply@jobsportal-career.com
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