Vacancy title:
Inventory Officer

Jobs at:
Mwezi Limited

Deadline of this Job:
15th November 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 7th November 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:

Mwezi Limited provides quality household goods through innovative in-house credit, making household products accessible and affordable in Kenya. We do this through our established network of community based branches that assemble, sell, distribute and provide after-sales services for our products. We move some of the value chain into the communities that use our products and services, create jobs and share skills. We make a profit so we can expand our network, provide an appropriate financial return to our shareholders and remain financially sustainable.

Position Reports to:Director Sales and Marketing
Summary of Position: To support the promotion of Mwezi Solar, low cost, off-grid solar products in the Lake Basin Region of Kenya following laid down procedures as required; liaison with Sales Coordinators, Community Field Officers, Field Sales Agents to promote Mwezi Solar products; to coordinate Procurement process and Inventory Management functions to improve efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  The position holder will be responsible for preparing the purchase orders, receiving, storing, and issuing goods to different distribution sites.
  
•  Undertake stock management and ensuring sufficient stock availability in the warehouse all the time.
  
•  Responsible for receiving requisitions from different distribution sites and ensuring stock dispatch to the sites on a timely basis.
  
•  Maintaining the stock records, using computerized systems and the available technology for stock management and control.
  
•  Be responsible for preparing the reports on any changes done to inventories that may be damaged, spoilt, etc., and coordinates the purchasing, inventory and warehousing functions.
  
•  To maintain record of products received as well as issuance of items that are going out of the warehouse so as to ensure accuracy and completeness of the inventory records.
  
•  To be involved in reconciliation of physical stock with the stock in the system
  
•  To oversee that the arrangement of goods has been done in an orderly manner so that the stock can be stored easily and retrieved whenever needed.
  
•  Be incharge of stock control and ensure that the stocks stay physically protected in the warehouse
  
•  To undertake the function of stock taking and confirm the periodic stock on a regular basis by working closely with the designated site managers.
  
•  To supervise the offloading process, consignment verification and secure storage of consignment.
  
•  To ensure the correct and timely valuation of the inventory and to be involved in directing and managing procedures related to offloading, packing and unpacking.
  
•  Responsible for keeping a close eye on the movement of stock from in and out of the warehouse at any time.
  
•  Be involved in preparing periodic reports of all the activities in the warehouse like the consignment received, the quantity of items received, dispatches, and outstanding balance.
  
•  Liaise with different site managers and other departments to plan delivery of stock to different sites.
  
•  To develop and adopt the best operational procedures and practices for inventory control through review of the current approaches and making appropriate adjustments.
  
•  To continually find out any discrepancies arising in the reported stock figures and determines the root cause for the issue found.
  
•  Be involved in performing all the procedures and activities concerned with the management of the inventory other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
  

Required Qualification

•  At least a Diploma in business management or logistics or supply chain management or related field from a recognized institution.
  
•  At least two (2) years’ experience working in a similar or related position is desired
  
•  Good team leadership and management skills
  
•  Must be Computer literate with excellent MS Excel skill
  
•  Highly organized and strong attention to detail is mandatory.
  
•  Strong leadership skills and ability to take tough decisions
  
•  Excellent communication with good reporting skills.
  
•  Should have good planning and numeric skills and strong attention to detail.
  
•  Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  
•  Experience with forecasting, quantification, and procurement planning
  
•  Proven skills in using software programs to aide procurement and inventory management is mandatory.