Store Officer at SaroAfrica International Limited

Job Summary

• The Store Officer will oversee the day-to-day running of the stores to ensure availability and access to necessary materials and supplies.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Be responsible for inventory management and stock monitoring.
• Organize regular/periodic stock count exercises and ensure discrepancies are resolved on a timely basis.
• Ensure the store is optimally utilized by constantly reviewing layout, space utilization and material flow to identify improvement areas.
• Ensure daily records of store transactions are uploaded onto the system on a regular basis.
• Implement approved HSE policies and procedures for stores safety.
• Pursue FIFO (First In, First Out) stock administration technique to accomplish no expiry or write-off.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and logs and prepare reports as required; maintain inventory of items in the store; file records as required
• Ensure the store requisition form is signed by the person collecting the goods and entered the Inventory/Materials Management System.
• Conduct inventory audits to determine inventory levels and needs.

Qualifications/ Experience

• BA / BSc in any Social Science or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in Store Management.
• Computer literacy is essential. Proven ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word processing applications
• Age Requirement: 25 - 40 years old.

Competencies Required:

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of ERP or other planning applications (Preferably Microsoft Navision)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Very good knowledge of inventory planning and management principles and techniques
• Possess interpersonal and relationship skills.