Job Purpose
The Stores Officer will be accountable for the overall Stores operation and Fleet, which receives and stores, moves and ships supplies, stock and materials to and/or from the warehouse.  Manage the overall operation and ensure the safe and effective storage and distribution of goods to different stations/branches on time and without extensive damage.

Summary of Key Responsibilities;

• Develop and implement both short- and long-term warehouse planning.
• Maintain items record, document necessary information and utilize reports to project warehouse status
• Identify areas of improvement and establish innovatively or adjust existing work procedures and practices
• Supervise the loading and offloading of items in the warehouse
• Take Charge the Fleet and daily supervise drivers on their planned movements and deliveries
• Ensure all warehouse employees receive regular performance reviews, personal development and succession plans
• Resolve conflict and create a positive and productive team environment.
• Shipping and receiving of products to and from the warehouse on behalf of customers.
• Ensuring accurate recording management is performed in the department
• Monitoring stock levels on a regular basis
• Sourcing of high-quality and cost-effective goods and services
• Accountable for the planning and direction of all warehouse operations, including developing and monitoring key performance indicators, security, change management, technology and all administration activities, such as production reporting.
• Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employee’s performance
• Organize and maintain inventory and storage area
• Ensure shipments’ and inventory transactions’ accuracy
• Communicate job expectations and coach employees
• Determine staffing levels and assign workload

Required Skills & Attributes

• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to input, retrieve and analyse data
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Customer service and communication skills
• Good Negotiating Skills