Mwezi Limited
Job Title: Inventory Officer
Location: Kisumu
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.
How to Apply
If you are interested please send in your application with a CV and motivation letter stating your suitability and salary expectation via email to hr@mwezisolar.co.ke by close of business on 15th November, 2018.
All applications to be addressed to HR Director, Mwezi Limited.
Mwezi Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, only those shortlisted will be contacted.