Mwezi Solar Inventory Officer Job in Kisumu, Kenya

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.