Stock Taker / Inventory Control Job in Kenya

Nov 5, 2016

Position Title: Stock Taker / Inventory Control

Position Summary: Works closely with Branch Manager and buying department to ensure efficient operations in Inventory, friendly and efficient customer service.

Supports the Branch Manager in maintaining company standards.

Key Result Areas:

• Maintains the accuracy of the physical inventory at the branch.


• Release products as requested by Chief Chef or the Branch Manager.


• Ensure proper and high quality storage of different perishable, dry and wet products.


• Communicates margin issues to buyers and follows up for timely response.


• Insures that cycle counts are being conducted on a timely and regular basis.


• Coordinates Inventory Control with the Receiving, Perishables, Dry Goods Floor and Front End to make sure low stock, out of stock, negative on hand and computer inventory is correct.


• Coordinates writing of adjustment vouches to vendors for damages and meets with vendor reps to obtain their approvals.


• Control markdowns & voids by monitoring damages and overstock.


• Analyzes and determines reasons for negative inventory and margins.


• Reviews store statistical reports for any abnormal or erroneous data.

Requirements, Qualifications & Physical Demands:

Education, Experience And Skills Required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in retail or wholesale.


• Bachelors or Diploma in supply chain and logistics.


• Background in Physical Inventory maintenance/control in a food industry.


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, and buying department.


• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, mass and volume.


• Effective oral and written communication skills.


• Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.


• Must be PC literate; working knowledge of MS Office;


• Work Environment

For the most part the ambient temperature will be moderate.
 

The work is performed standing/walking must be able to stand/walk for up to 2 hours without a break.
 

Physical labor is moderate to high (seasonal).
 

How to Apply
 

Applications quoting the position title with detailed CV, with contact details of 3 referees (1 of which should be immediate, 1 former supervisor and any other) should be submitted to: sheerlogictalentsourcing@gmail.com on or before 18th November 2016

State your current and Expected Salary

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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