Company: Kenya Wine Agencies Ltd
Contract Type: Permanent
Location Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Introduction
The job holder is responsible for optimal materials availability aimed at
optimizing flow and delivery of materials to our manufacturing site. The job
holder will also be in-charge of maintaining established inventory levels that
support business objectives while ensuring Specified Quality and technical
specifications are met during receipt and storage. He/She is also responsible
for driving continuous improvements in the area of management of materials
under his/her purview.
Responsibilities
•Manage raw materials receipt and storage in reference to defined
specifications and food safety requirements.
•Planning and reporting on raw materials based on utilization rates, S&OP
requirements
•Establish optimized inventory targets, replenishment processes and materials
flow to manufacturing site to achieve Production plans, efficiency and
productivity goals
•Monitor daily inventory levels (raw materials, WIP, consumables etc) and
maintain direct communication with key internal stakeholders ensure sufficient
stock is available to manufacture scheduled product
•Categorize materials received into batches and shelf-life dates to assure
proper traceability and stock control
•Liaison with Procurement, user department and Quality Departments on quality
of inbound materials for accuracy and compliance.
•Manage the tracking and reduction of inventory waste associated with handling
of various material and related transfers.
•Carry out weekly and monthly stock take as defined in the stock take procedure.
•Carry out aging analysis of Stock and advise the immediate supervisor on any
foreseeable risks on monthly basis.
•Ensure materials received and duly inspected are processed timeously in the
system
•Ensure materials issue out / dispatching is authenticated, inspected and
issued out in the system
•Ensure warehouse space optimization
•Manage stock reservation/booking for tax declaration on raw materials under
Customs control (Bond) on a timely manner within stipulated leadtime.
•Keep proper custody of all stocks and records in compliance with the QMS
procedure
Qualifications
•Diploma in a
business-related field
•Knowledge in Food safety requirements is
necessary
•At least two (2) years’ experience in
handling stores management in FMCG preferably in a food industry
•Practical experience in use of MS
packages and ERP systems.
•Knowledge in Food safety requirements is
necessary
•Excellent verbal, written and
interpersonal communication skills
•Proficient in Microsoft Office
•Ability to work well with others,
self-motivated, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
•Demonstrated organizational skills and
ability to manage multiple priorities within established deadlines
How to Apply
Job Closing Date 15/03/2021