STORES OFFICER

Report to Assistant Accountant.

JOB PURPOSE

To manage stores activities including delivery receipt, storage of all products stocked in the MICCL, to ensure that all activities meet or exceed agreed service levels and comply with the written processes and policies of the MICCL.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides necessary information to generate real cost figures.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and well-organised stores room and ensures that all Company Health and Safety policies and procedures are maintained.
• Monitors all orders, incoming stock and stock issued
• Manages and organises inventory by using FEFO/FIFO register.
• Administers and actions monthly & other stock counts.
• Ensures that stock is issued as per the requirements.
• Prepares orders for delivery in accordance with picking orders, operation requirements and vehicle loading procedures.
• Monitors the temperature of all stores and reports unacceptable deviations immediately to avoid damaged product
• Monitors the use of storage space and advises where stock can be compressed and repositioned to make better use of the space available.
• Operates with due regard to the safety of all personnel and products.
• Ensures all products in stores are set as per MICCL Requirements Flags stock that is due to expire to avoid it being expired and un-used
• Ensures that the wastage report is done daily and given to the General Manager
• Ensures all shortages are reported daily.
• Regularly surveys the stores for leakages, damage, pest infestation, hygiene, and reports such to the SHEQ Manager/ General Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) credits or better including English and Mathematics
• Degree in Stores Management, Operations Management, Value Chain Supply, Post Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply for those with Business Administration or Equivalent or Full CIPS
• Must be a full member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply with a valid Practicing License (ZIPS)

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience at a similar position in an organisation of similar size