Inventory Officer at M-KOPA Solar

JOB PURPOSE

The job holder is responsible for ensuring swap stock availability at the warehouse, by refurbishing and systems transfers of M-KOPA faulty products returned including solar televisions, solar control units, smartphones, and other assorted accessories, to restore them to a sellable condition following set quality standards. 

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Carry out refurbishing of M-KOPA products by work such as painting, repairing, and cleaning
• Carry out system repairs and transfer of all repaired products in an accurate and timely manner and keep records of the refurbished products daily
• Packaging M-KOPA products as part of the ready-for-sale process 
• Maintain accurate inventory records of all products handled by the team using the available inventory systems used by the team (e.g., Dynamics (Electronic Activity Book) B, etc.) 
• Keep spare parts inventory, cycle count, and reconciliation as well as raise requisitions for depleted stocks
• Attain proper waste management practices by disposing of and keeping records of all obsolete items
• Conduct periodic stock counts of all M-KOPA products in the warehouse
• Adherence to set Kaizen 6S principles
• Meet the daily set targets of refurbished products per day to ensure the required swap stock is availed 

EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS & COMPETENCIES/ LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Education: Basic skills in Inventory Systems (e.g., Dynamics 365 among others) and Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Inventory systems and Microsoft applications 
• Good attitude towards acquiring new knowledge
• Able to work under pressure and tight datelines
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
• Good interpersonal skills