Company: Eastern Tropical Fruits Company Limited

Job Purpose

Liaise with the Inventory Controller to manage the operations of the company’s Inventory Management System through the management of stock parameters to effectively control stocks and avoid overstocking, stock-outs, and ensure correct usage at all times.
Minimises operational costs by ensuring that divisional expenditure remains within budget approval and savings made from budget.
Maintain control records showing stock on hand, stock on order and stock used during previous periods.
Designs and reviews stores record-keeping systems for the efficient management of stock.
Prepares and produces periodic reports on the operations of the store’s section for management’s decision-making.
Contributes to the development and review of Stores Procedures Manual to ensure compliance and efficiency of store management.
Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and procurement planning for all stock items to meet the Company’s annual operational requirements.
Plans and coordinates the replenishment of stock materials to ensure smooth operations of ETF.
Carries out spot checks to verify the accuracy of stock records and ensures that inventories are secure and safe to prevent losses/damages.
Reviews and recommends identified redundant and obsolete stocks for disposal.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities
As above.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 certificate.
Diploma in Stores Management, Purchasing and Supply or relevant field.
Three (3) years’ work experience in a similar position.
Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) with a valid practicing certificate.