Inventory Coordinator at Arbico Plc

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides direction, guidance and assistance to Inventory Officers in carrying out the efficient and effective operation of the Stores.
• Maintains an inventory control system for the Store to ensure goods received, stored and despatched from the Store are properly recorded and accounted for.
• Manage and maintain the Arbico Plc.’s material and stocked product inventory including stock profiles and stock locations
• Manage and control perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy checks
• Minimise overstocks and removal of obsolete / redundant raw materials to maximize availability of working capital
• Ensure that goods inward / stock control department is well organised and controlled to sufficiently support sites and the goals of the business.
• Ensure incoming product is receipted and managed appropriately according to company procedure.
• Ensure materials are ready and available for construction on site as and when required.
• Ensure that any materials that are late or holding up site work for whatever reason are chased and followed up until received.
• Provide routine management information on inventory performance
• Monitor & evaluate material utilization and scrap
• Implement improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory, minimise costs and maximize working capital
• Write and maintain accurate written procedures for all main inventory control processes and functions.
• Be responsible for managing and running planned stock takes.
• Perform cyclic stock checks
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of the stock management system
• Produce daily reports to ensure key critical areas of the stock system are controlled and any discrepancies addressed and resolved.
• Manage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved.
• Requisitions supplies, materials and equipment to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained to meet the needs of the sites and Head Office.
• Ensures Store inventory is organized and items are stored in an orderly, accessible and safe manner.
• Assigns, monitors, coordinates and participates in the despatch of materials to sites.
• Trains and advises store employees in materials handling procedures and in the operation of equipment used.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety procedures and regulations that relate to the work performed to minimize potential for accidents, injuries or hazards in the Store.
• Contacts Procurement department and all concerned departments regarding shortages and condition of materials and equipment received.
• Conducts regular visits to site stores to audit and take inventory
• Prepares weekly reports and forwards to Management for review.
• Trains Inventory Officers as required
• Performs other duties assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2nd class upper Degree in Quantity Survey or Mechanical/Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience
• Construction Industry experience is mandatory
• Solid understanding and knowledge of construction tools and equipment.
• Advanced IT skills including extensive knowledge of Tally; Maintenance Part Bin.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to details and good organisational skills.
• Excellent People Management skills.
• Excellent Leadership qualities.
• Relationship Management.
• Extensive knowledge of current Store management and materials handling practices, procedures and terminology.
• Extensive knowledge of the types of materials stored in the Store.
• Extensive knowledge of modern Storage procedures, including methods of proper and orderly storage and issuance of materials; basic stock inventory procedures; requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, bills of lading, freight tags, and the use and meaning of each; computerized Store record keeping systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide direction and train store employees in current and emerging storage techniques and in the operation of Store equipment.
• Ability to operate standard Store and office equipment.