Inventory and Store Officer at Karisa Consults Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Control & Tracking: Accurately track stock levels using ERP systems. Establish reorder points to avoid stockouts of critical ingredients and overstocking of perishables.
• Quality & Safety Compliance: Implement FIFO and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) rotation systems to minimize spoilage. Ensure all storage areas meet HACCP, GMP, and local regulatory health codes.
• Material Receiving & Dispatch: Inspect incoming deliveries for quality, temperature, and quantity before issuing Goods Receipt Notes (GRN). Manage the orderly release of raw materials to the production floor.
• Audits & Reconciliation: Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventory stocktakes. Investigate and reconcile any discrepancies between physical and system balances.
• Vendor & Supply Chain Collaboration: Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely deliveries and build relationships with suppliers.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and supervise warehouse and store personnel, ensuring safety and productivity standards are met.

Core Qualifications & Skills

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Food Science, or Business Administration.
• Certifications: Certifications like CPIM are highly valued.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in inventory management or warehouse management software (ERP/WMS) and Microsoft Excel.
• Specialized Knowledge: Deep understanding of food-grade storage requirements (temperature control, pest management) and supply chain dynamics.