Store Assistant at Classic Mouldings Limited

Job Overview

We are seeking a dependable and customer-focused Store Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn. As a Store Assistant, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining a clean and organized store, and assisting customers with their purchases.

Indicators of Good Performance of the Job.

• A tracking and monitoring system for all supplies is put in place and updated, off-spec performance is identified and remedial action is taken promptly.
• Issuing of products planned and coordinated to ensure efficient handling.
• Handling instructions complied with fully.
• Proper documentation of Goods dispatched/received from site.
• Safety and health standards are set and maintained.
• In-store product losses/damages kept at a minimum.

Key Duties

• Receive goods, stack as per the recommended store layout, and update the computer system with all stock movement.
• Maintain good housekeeping and proper stacking methods that facilitate easy retrieval within the stores and ensure that safety and environmental standards are maintained at all times.
• Initiate and manage projects/site requisition forms and ensure these are accurate and up-to-date.
• Responsible for stock turnover, maintaining FIFO, and highlighting stock/low stock situations for action by the Stores Manager.
• Ensure that the stores carry the right quantities of the full range of products, and monitor product movements to avoid dead stock.
• Identify obsolete and slow-moving stock items and draw management’s attention to them.
• Ensure the safety/security of the stores/goods.
• Take part in monthly, quarterly, and annual stocktaking and respond to queries on variances.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records.
• Responsible for good housekeeping within the store.

Qualifications

• Business Administration or a relevant degree from a recognized university.
• Procurement and Supply Management Diploma or Degree from a recognized institution.
• 2-5 years experience in purchasing and store management.
• Knowledge of the SAGE system will be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Honest, diligent, and trustworthy.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability/Willingness to take Instructions.
• Storekeeping skills.
• Record-keeping skills.
• Stock Management skills.
• Report writing skills.