Stores Assistant

Reports To: Warehouse / Stores Supervisor      

Department: Finance and Administration

Job Summary; The stores assistant will be responsible in assisting in efficient inventory management, collaboration with suppliers and adherence to safety and organizational protocols.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

·Assists in receiving, inspecting and recording of materials / items into the main store

·Assists in issuing materials to the intended users

·Assists in preparing accounting entries to denote inflows, outflows and dead stock from store as per set policies / guidelines

·Assist in conducting regular physical inventory counts and reconciling discrepancies.

·Assist in ensuring stores are kept in good condition and are tidy

·Assist in monitoring and tracking inventory levels, anticipating restocking needs and levels and notifying the relevant users

·Assist in collaborating with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries

·Ensuring that data protection and privacy in accordance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019 is embedded.

·Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Warehouse /Stores Supervisor.

Qualifications / Education

·Minimum of a bachelor’s degree  with honours in Supplies and Stores Management, Procurement and Logistics  or any related field

Experience and Skills

·Previous experience in stores management will be an added advantage.

.Must be proficient in IT and computer use.

·Professional understanding of technical operations and functions

·High moral character and integrity, Ability to work under pressure and deadlines, Ability to work with or without supervision, Ability to sit for long working on a computer, Ability to stand for long and light heavy items, Flexibility to work night shift and weekends, Accuracy, Team player, Good organizational skills, Cost awareness

Apply at: https://recruitment.nira.go.ug/jobs/detail/stores-assistant-5