Stores Supervisor in Nairobi. Salary 60,000/=

Store Supervisor is responsible in overseeing the storage, inventory and distribution of materials, supplies, parts, components, and tools in the stores department and any other related warehouse. He/She will also oversee the work of other store crew/employees and assist them where necessary to ensure that they 
understand their job and are performing as required.

He/she will also supervise the flow of service in the store, train employees on any new inventory changes and act as the officer-in-charge in the absence of his/her Manger. He/she will regularly record all necessary transactions and maintain related records for the same.
Basic Tasks:
o Assist other store employees with their work
o Disseminate tasks and orders to employees
o Train and evaluate trainees
o Check the physical flow of the store from time to time.
o Check the products before the opening and closing of the store
o Encode/label the delivered or ordered materials or products
o Assist the customer with their demands, and take note of their suggestions and complaints – this should be escalated to the reporting manager.
o Communicate with the manager regarding the sales movement of goods, employees appraisal and performance and other important matters.
o Act as officer in charge whenever the presence of the Manager is not available.
Core duties
o Controlling the physical receipts, transfer documents and any matters related to stock movement and associated reporting procedures and input accordingly into the ERP system.
o Maintaining an orderly and well defined store layout and location systems.
o Setting Inventory levels and managing Inventory Control processes physically as well as in the ERP system.
o Supervising material issuing/receipt, unloading/loading and placement in assigned storage/dispatch location.
o Checking material received quantities and specifications against order documents and tallying them in the ERP system.
o Keeping a track of obsolete and surplus stocks and to obtain management approval for their timely disposal through approved procedure.
o Maintaining and updating record files on all materials, parts, tools, equipment, etc. Stored at any of the warehouse/s/
o Performing perpetual checks of inventory and of items stored in different locations and taking note of any anomalies.
o Alerting the procurement manager the need to replenish stock based on its activity.
o Preparing Weekly and Monthly reports as required/designated by the reporting manager
o Ensuring minimum damages/losses of any kind to the equipments / tools / goods under his/her watch
o Ensure proper security/safety and fire hazard practices are maintained at all times

Personal Attributes
The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
o be honest and trustworthy
o be respectful
o be flexible
o demonstrate sound work ethics
o knowledge and ability to supervise a store
o knowledge and ability to train people
o knowledge in store operations and stock-take procedures
o must have good communication skills
o knowledge and understanding of a business is a plus
o knowledge in basic accounting or bookkeeping is required
Minimum Qualifications
* A diploma in purchasing and supplies/stores management.
* 2 years experience in a busy warehouse handling different types of goods.
* Good arithmetic skills.
* Computer literate.
* Experience in managing a team esp. casual labours, junior clerks etc.
* Good record keeping and document tracking.
Starting Salary - 60,000/= net per month

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EXPIRY OF THIS ADVERT - 19/ 08/2011

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