Storekeeper at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Main Purpose

Executing the stock management activities (receipt, storage, and issuance to projects or other departments of medical supplies, food items, spare parts, tools, equipment and/ or other logistics materials), according to the line manager’s instructions and MSF standards and protocols, in order to ensure the overall functioning of MSF activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervising materials and goods Log and Med orders and dispatch in order to ensure its rational use.
• Receiving orders and deliveries, identifying and reporting potential discrepancies against cargo manifest or others. Stores materials in accordance with the system in force in order to ensure continuous availability.
• Updating and/or creating stock cards for all electronic stock items immediately after reception of goods. Checking the received cold boxes and controlling the cold chain-monitoring card
• Storing materials in accordance with the system in force in order to ensure continuous availability ensuring that all items are well organised and correctly stored, well protected, fully identified and easily accessible (cleanliness, security, access, etc.).
• Monitoring the store temperature and ensuring Cold Chain items are stored in an adequate temperature. Keeping a special control of “sensitive” goods: numbers of lots, expiry dates, packaging and special storage conditions
• Preparing orders, picking and packing on time before sending goods, and packs (according to transport means) weighs and labels freight with corresponding shipping number, destination, number of shipping units, way bill number, weight and mode of transport in accordance with the line manager’s instructions
• In conjunction with the line manager, performing physical stock counts in accordance with the frequency previously defined. Following up stock levels with regards to alarms thresholds, stock out and expiry dates.
• Controlling warehouse limited access to authorized personnel and ensuring doors and other exits are secured. Immediately informing 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
• Assisting the line manager with preparation of stock reports or any other tasks signed by his/her line manager.

MSF Context Specific Accountabilities

• Support all activities in the warehouse in the best possible way, focusing on cleaning, organisation and stock control in your specific warehouse.

Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications

Education:

• HND or its equivalent in Warehousing or Supply-related studies.
• Certification in inventory management or a related field is an advantage.

Experience:

• Previous experience as a Storekeeper is desirable.
• Two years’ experience in a Similar Role is desirable (Preferably working experience with MSF or other NGOS)
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience with inventory management systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of stock control and safety regulations is preferred.
• Familiarity with standard concepts and best practices in a stockroom or warehouse environment.
• Essential knowledge of basic mathematics and the use of measuring equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge:

• Desirable computer literacy (Word, Excel.