StoreKeeper

WorkForce Recruitment Services

Workforce Recruitment Services seeks to recruit for the following position on behalf of our international client. The position is tenable in Blantyre.

STOREKEEPER

Fundamental Purpose:

To carry out operational Supply Chain activities, in particular stock management, supervision of imports, goods inward, organization of domestic transport and reverse logistics. This job has a transverse component and implies an understanding and experience of the complete supply chain, from registration of orders to final dispatch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage stock movements: receptions, transfers, good issues and physical inventories both physical and Information Systems (ERP or equivalent and tracking systems). Ensure real time correspondence between physical and Information Systems.
  • Recruit temporary employee in case of need
  • Implement the designed layout and ensure having a functional result
  • Organize the preparation of shipments and dispatch to different sites within the country in accordance with instructions. For this ensure contacts with local transports.
  • Dispatches of equipment, with management of status and escalation in the event of a problem.
  • Management of orders for consumables from the client request to the dispatch of products, including organization of transport.
  • Ensure that all documents concerning dispatches are generated (supported by the Logistics Coordinator, Import – Export):
  • Invoices and/or Proforma
  • Prepare Packing lists
  • Hazardous materials transport documents
  • Other local transport documents
  • Export documents
  • Compliance with SICPA internal rules and policies as well as with local regulations concerning security, safety, transport or any other regulations related to the function.
  • Execution of reverse logistics both physical and Information Systems in the event of defective, surplus or obsolete equipment, from sites to the warehouse and from the warehouse to Switzerland. Documents are issued by the Logistics Coordinator, Import – Export)
  • Optimization of costs

Education, Skills and Knowledge:

  • University degree or technical training in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
  • At least 5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain post in the logistics field, with extensive knowledge of stock management and dispatch processes combined with intensive use of an ERP system.
  • Demonstrated experience of operational activities in logistics and if possible purchasing, order management or distribution
  • Across-the-board vision and understanding of logistics activities
  • Technical or engineering background highly recommended
  • Proven experience in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
  • Ability to remain focused in an organization subject to external interventions
  • Ability to work in a start-up environment and then progress to a more mature organization.
  • Very familiar with the Microsoft Office suite
  • Fluent in English

Mode of Application:

Suitable candidates are required to send their Applications & Curriculum Vitae to   applications2.workforce@gmail.com OR deliver by hand to Workforce Recruitment Services offices, New Naperi, Next to Joy Radio, Blantyre, OR Bingu Stadium Corporate Box E4, Lilongwe by Friday 25th February 2024.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.