CAREER OPPORTUNITY: JOIN TYRE-KING AS A STOREPERSON!
Tyre-King, a leading automobile tyre retailer, is looking for dedicated and detail-oriented storepeople to manage and optimize our stock across our network of 14 outlets.

Location: Various Branches
Position: Store person (3) – Full Time

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To efficiently handle the receiving, storage, and dispatching of goods and products. This role includes managing inter-branch transfers, ensuring the security of tyres and accessories, and maintaining accurate stock records to meet customer needs according to established policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Warehouse/stock Security, Housekeeping, and Accountability

• Take full responsibility and ownership of the warehouse.
• Achieve zero variance reports and maintain updated files of all signed reports.
• Arrange the layout of stock/items for easy retrieval and counting.
• Ensure warehouse security requirements are met.
• Load and offload tyres, batteries, tubes, and valves, maintaining updated records.

Regular Self-Audits: Maintenance of Accurate Records

• Conduct weekly self-audits to ensure accurate record-keeping. File reports both in hard and soft copies.
• Perform reconciliations to ensure physical stock matches computer records, and file the reports from reconciliations.
• Maintain correct stock sizes and levels according to the branch stock planner, ensuring top-selling sizes are available on demand.
• Optimize distribution costs by effective planning and stock management.
• Support sister branches by processing transfers quickly to reduce customer wait times.
• Adhere to procedures for receiving and issuing stock items.
• Check all documentation related to stock receipts and issuance, paying attention to detail.
• Count and check goods received from suppliers to ensure they match documentation.
• Report any irregularities in physical stock or documentation to the Branch Manager and Stores Controller/Manager.
• Maintain and update stock records immediately upon movement of stock, both manually and in NAV.

Mandatory Stock Taking

• Ensure reports are signed and filed promptly.
• Participate in quarterly and annual stock counts.
• Investigate and correct/reconcile any variances timely.
• Carry out weekly and monthly self-audits and document the results.

Internal Control Champion

• Monitor and report on weaknesses in store processes and procedures, making recommendations for improvements.
• Consider possible enhancements to customer service requirements.

Other Responsibilities

• Undertake any other duties/tasks as assigned or reasonably required to achieve the KPIs within the overall objective of Tyre-King Limited.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Certificate or Advanced Diploma Stores Management
• Craft Certificate in Automotive Mechanics will be an added advantage
• Minimum three (3) years’ work experience in stores management or a similar role.
• Membership with the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).

• Only candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.