Job Vacancy in Kenya - Stores and Logistics Manager

Position: Stores and Logistics Manager

Department: Stores and Logistics

Supervised by: Operations Manager/Director

Supervises: Drivers, Riders, Stores assistants

Role Objective / Summary

To establish and implement logistics procedures in line with organizational requirements and ensure proper day-to-day stock control and the integrity of both physical stock levels on computer systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Stores

• Maintain adequate store supplies.
• Ensure all orders are properly documented and released for pick-up.
• Management of all store operational issues, including store housekeeping, store administrative duties, physical inventories and price changes.
• Receive and inspect all incoming goods and reconcile with purchase orders, track and act on any damages and/or discrepancies.
• Maintain the stores in a neat and orderly manner in liaison with the General Manager.
• Give daily, weekly and monthly reports as required.
• Ensure day to day security of stocks.
• Ensure perpetual inventory checking, organization of stock takes and scrutinizing stock values.

Logistics

• Planning and scheduling the delivery and collection of goods.
• Maintain accurate records of all deliveries.
• Send back canceled and damaged items to vendors/suppliers as appropriate.
• Establish and implement a vehicle management system ensuring proper documentation, logbooks, fuel consumption and servicing protocols.
• Supporting other departments within the company to collect and deliver messages.

General

• Answer queries regarding procedures and resolve discrepancies regarding receipts, deliveries and stocks.
• Manage Stores and Logistics staff in line with good organizational practice.
• Train and orient new employees into the department.
• Conduct regular stores and logistics meetings and forward the minutes to the Operations Manager and the HR Manager.
• Supervise stores and logistics staff to ensure safe, efficient and effective operations.
• Any other duties assigned by management

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in purchasing section with a busy ICT company.
• Minimum of a diploma in Stores and Purchasing
• Degree in purchasing and supply management will be an added advantage
• Must have ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for diversity

To apply for the above position, please send a copy of your CV ONLY to the following address indicating the job title on the subject line: recruitment@workforceassociates.net on or before 29th August 2011.