Stores Assistant
Job Summary
PATH Kenya through USAID Nuru Ya Mtoto Project seeks to recruit a
stores assistant who will be entrusted with managing the Kisumu stores. The
Stores assistant will be responsible for receiving, checking, recording,
organizing and storing all incoming items. He/she will take and maintain an
inventory of items in the stores and ensure they are stored safely and properly.
He/she will be responsible for all dispatches out of the store while ensuring
proper documentation of the same.
The position is available in Kisumu.
Job Responsibilities:
- Receive supplies delivered from vendors and
elsewhere.
- Count, sort or weigh incoming items to verify that
all items on the delivery note, packing list or invoices have been
received.
- Examine all items received to verify that they are
in good condition and conform to the specifications contained in the
requisition/order form or approved sample where applicable.
- Determine efficient and appropriate methods of
storing supplies.
- Brand/Mark identifying codes on items received where
applicable.
- Issue stock to authorized project staff or partners,
keeping accurate records of all materials issued.
- Compile reports on inventory counts, stock records,
spoilage or damage to stock etc., as required by the Project Management.
- Ensure up to date and accurate manual and
computerized stores records, proper stock reconciliations.
- Maintain all stock records and take part in regular
stock taking as shall be required by the Project Management.
- Ensure the cleanliness, security and good order of
the stores.
- Ensure a proper filling system is in place for ease
of retrieval and reference of documents.
- Execute any relevant duty that by the assigned from
time to time by the supervisor.
Required Experience
- Minimum Diploma holder in Stores
Management/Warehousing/Business Management or related course
- Minimum 2 years proven experience in stores.
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Proficient in MS office/computer skills.
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Independent, flexible and details oriented
How to Apply
Candidates must have legal authorization to
work in Kenya.
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive
workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity employer.
Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not
discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability
status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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