Store Man Job in Kenya


Re-Advertised 

Region : East Africa

Manager : LCS Supervisor

Store Man
 
Job Purpose Summary

To provide for the day to day stores operations such as goods receipts, storage and distribution of stock, stock control, goods classification, goods returns and all attendant documentation.
 
It further encompasses stock statistics including, but not restricted to stock turnover, stock movement control, order level control, obsolescence control and depreciation of values. 

It also includes procurement of local stock items to the extent supplies by Krones AG are inadequate.

Reporting Structure

LCS Supervisor

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Main activities :
  • Daily use of a computerized inventory system;
  • Receiving and accepting of deliveries of supplies, tools, materials, and equipment; inspecting deliveries for damage, verification of quantities received against purchase orders and delivery documentation, which also includes goods returns by customers.
  • Correct storing of deliveries inwards using bins and /or specialized storage containers using appropriate packaging.
  • Correct recording of receipts inwards and dispatches outwards and generally maintaining stock records.
  • Monitoring of minimum and maximum inventory levels and requisitioning of new stocks where minimum levels have been reached.
  • Dispatching of stores numerically correct appropriately packed in accordance with Customer orders together with correct delivery documentation.
  • Securing return of duly signed and completed delivery documentation from customers (PODs), which are forwarded to the company’s accounts department.
  • Conducting interim and year-end stock counts
  • Conducting interim and year-end stock counts
  • Recommending stock adjustments in terms of accepted obsolescence rules.
  • Maintaining warehouse in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Maintaining spare part documentation
  • Attend to emergency deliveries outside normal trading hours
  • Prepare quotations for customers
  • Client visits in the Nairobi Area.
Role Specific Skills Attributes

Knowledge and experience
  • Warehouse operations and methods , stocks and inventory management
  • Shipping and receiving practices, procedures and terminology
  • Health and Safety principles ,practices and Fire management
  • Methods and techniques of effective customer service.
  • Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Qualifications and education required
  • Higher Diploma in stores management or similar qualifications
Specific Job Skills
  • Maintain accurate storekeeping records, files, indexes and inventories.
  • Follow established clerical procedures and learn / follow the specific operations of the warehouse.
  • Follow established safety practices
  • Perform simple arithmetic computations quickly and accurately
  • Maintain a clean, organized and efficient warehouse
  • Type and enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performances.
  • Inventory software programs utilized in inventory management and control.
  • Verbally communicate effectively both orally and in writing with outside vendors, as well as office workforce and immediate co-workers.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and contribute to a successful team effort.
  • Material handling or systemized storekeeping experience is desirable
Computer Skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word and Outlook), PASTEL (pref)
  • Operate office equipment including a personal computer, fax machine, copier, printer and adding machine.
Literacy and Numeracy
  • Good command of English and ability to read , write and speak English
Management Ability
  • Ability to follow instruction ,work under pressure and with minimal supervision
  • Ability to interact professionally at all levels of the business
  • Must be professional , organized and have ability to work quickly
Other
  • A certificate of good conduct
  • Additional occupational training such as first aid, Health and Safety, Security awareness would be an asset.
Krones EA job descriptions are not intended to be restrictive and are a guideline to the duties in this role.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. 

Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply.

If your experience and competencies match the above specifications, please send your cover letter and detailed C.V, indicating the title of the vacancy on the subject line and forward your ONLINE application to joinus@krones.co.ke so as to reach HR not later than 15th May 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted