Assistant
Store Keeper
Job Summary: Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, administers the operations of a store.
Job Summary: Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, administers the operations of a store.
Receives,
verifies and sells merchandise. Provides information to and assists
customers.
Prepares
purchase requisitions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversees
and administers the operations of a store. Receives, identifies and
verifies merchandise. Provides information to and assists customers.
- Maintains
inventory. Uses inventory management software. Prepares purchase
requisitions for the replacement of stock. Contacts suppliers or searches
catalogues to determine price and additional details concerning new items.
- Makes
claims with transport companies if delivered merchandise has been damaged.
- Maintains
files appropriate to the activities of the unit, such as invoices, order
number, receiving date, shipping date, etc. Prepares reports.
- Is
responsible for cash and makes cash deposits.
- Verifies
ledgers, statements and supporting documents.
- Communicates
with others in order to receive or transmit information.
- Handles
and stores merchandise or special products that require some knowledge of
spontaneous combustion, toxicity, fragility, rapid deterioration,
contamination, etc.
- According
to requirements and established procedures, arranges stock. In case of
emergency or in order to replace outdated material, suggests substitutes
available in the store.
- Controls
and carries out the lending and renting of tools, equipment, furnishings,
and devices. Ensures that they are kept in good condition and that they
are repaired or replaced as necessary.
- Oversees
the delivery of merchandise following an established schedule and
coordinates special deliveries by transmitting the necessary details to
the persons concerned.
- Maintains
equipment and instruments. Ensures cleanliness of work areas.
- Uses
equipment necessary for the handling, shifting, or moving of material,
such as a hand truck, forklift, hydraulic platform, etc. Uses office
equipment such as a typewriter, computerized information system,
calculator, photocopier, fax machine, etc.
The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is
representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be
performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job
description.
Education and Experience
Education and Experience
- Minimum
of a Diploma in the field
- Five
(5) years related experience
- Fluent
in English and Swahili
- Excellent
Computer skills
Qualified candidates willing to work in Taita only should send
their application letters and CV’s including names of three referees, a daytime
telephone contact and current and expected salary to
careersmombasa@gmail.com.
Interviews
will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
