Storekeeper at Awoof Berekete

Job Summary

• This position is responsible for supervising the loading, unloading, receiving, scanning, sorting and stocking of products into the company’s store.
• This position also requires accurate stock taking, timely report writing and diligent supervision of other store staff that report to the role, if any.
• This position performs other tasks as assigned in a fast-paced environment and therefore the holder must be nimble, agile and flexible to meet the challenges of the hour.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Receive and forward/dispatch all goods and deliveries to their point of use or storage area.
• Monitor and take inventory on regular basis to compile orders based on current levels or needs.
• Maintain clear and organised records to ensure all reports and invoices are filed and stored properly.
• Responsible for storage of both food, beverage and operational stock.
• Responsible for the day-to-day check on the storage facilities for upkeep and hygiene.
• Verifies that all items received as it relates to agreed purchase, delivery note and agreed quantity has been received.
• Ensures the quantity of items requested matches quantity received/issued.
• Ensures store requisition form is signed by the person collecting the goods and immediately logged/registered.
• Conducts physical stock audits on a weekly basis.
• Complete requisition forms for inventory and supplies.
• Work closely with the purchaser/procurement officer on stock ordering.
• Adhere to all safety and store procedures particularly relating to food and beverage items.
• Keep accurate recordings of all incoming and outgoing goods.
• Maintain adequate stock level prior to re-order.
• Identify and report any slow-moving items to avoid over purchasing.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Restaurant Manager from time to time.

Objectives:

• To ensure effective management of the company’s inventory item, safeguard them from theft and pilferages, ensure optimum levels of inventory items are maintained and to coordinate and supervise the activities of other store personnel.

Goals / Key Performance Indicators

• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong professional approach to work
• Ability to attend to colleagues, leaving an enviable and lasting impression of satisfactory service delivery.
• Ability to take accurate stock count, maintain an accurate inventory and to write timely reports.
• Ability to ensure that products are offloaded and unloaded accurately and without any damage to the products.
• Ability to use inventory software.
• Adherence to the company rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Alignment with the company culture and specific ways of doing things.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with at least a relevant certification.
• Great Business Communication (including written and verbal) skills.
• Must be organized and punctual.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Presentation skills
• Well-presented and professional
• Prior experience in warehouse/store management would be advantageous.
• Deep product knowledge
• Strong physical fitness and the ability to be on feet and concentrate for long periods of time.
• The ability to read and understand labels, SKUs, pick tickets, etc. to fulfill orders quickly and efficiently.

Competence Required:
Skills:

• Offloading and Unloading techniques
• Heavy lifting
• Stock counting
• Report writing
• Good customer relations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution center

Knowledge:

• Health, Safety & Environmental sustainability
• Use of hands, pushing & pulling, bending, stoop, grip, and grasp.
• Ability to read and understand labels, SKUs, pick tickets, etc.

Attitude:

• Product knowledge
• Integrity
• Positive Mindset
• Self-Starter
• Hardworking
• Adaptive & Flexible
• Team worker
• Customer-oriented
• Obeys company rules.