Storekeeper at Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)

MAIN PURPOSE

Assist the Logistics/Purchaser with stock management (receipt, storage, and issuance to projects or other departments of medical supplies, food items, spare parts, tools, equipment and other logistics materials), according to the line managers instructions and ALIMA standards, in order to ensure the overall functioning of ALIMA activities in the field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

• Receiving items and materials, including their inspection and certification against the cargo manifest, check packaging and cases and inform the line manager of any problems (missing or damaged goods, etc.).
• Immediately after reception of goods, update stock cards and/or create stock cards for all stock items.
• Storing the various commodities in the most appropriate fashion - placing them in such a way that items or materials stored can be located quickly and easily when required.
• Ensuring the safety of all items and materials whilst in the stores, i.e. protecting them from theft, damage and deterioration. 
• Ensuring that stock is issued in the correct order/sequence i.e. \"first-in-first out\" so that older stock is not allowed to deteriorate by being kept too long in the stores.
•  Maintaining records showing the movement of items into and out of the stores, controlling and monitoring those movements and maintaining records of the items in the stores. 
• In conjunction with the line manager, perform physical stock counts by checking, counting or otherwise measuring stock to ensure that records are accurate and that no losses are occurring due to pilfering, theft, damage or poor storage. 
• Immediately inform the line manager of any problems arising in the course of the work, particularly with regard to damage, loss, attempted break-ins or theft in the warehouse
• Pack (according to transport means), weigh and label freight (destination, number of shipping units, way bill number, weight and mode of transport) and assign a shipping number to each package, in accordance with the line manager’s instructions.
• Assist the line manager with preparation of the stock report.
• Responsible for monitoring the store temperature and ensure Cold Chain items are stored in an adequate temperature.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Literacy essential, Diploma/Certificate in warehouse management or related studies.

Experience

• Previous experience as storekeeper desirable.

Languages                         

• Local language essential. Mission language desirable.

Knowledge

• Essential basic mathematics and use of measuring equipment.
• Desirable computer literacy (word, excel)
• Desirable ability to do basic repairs.

Competences

• Results.
• Teamwork.
• Flexibility.
• Commitment.
• Stress Management.