Spirit Clerk at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL)

Job Purpose

• The job holder is responsible for cross verification to ensure that ENA and any other bulk received meets the defined specification. This Position receives and issues ENA to points of use and is responsible for compiling all ENA Reconciliation and Compliance Reports.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities 

• Manage Bulk ENA receipt/offloading/storage in reference to defined specifications and food safety requirements
• Monitor and manage stocking levels to mitigate against storage losses 
• Establish optimized inventory targets, replenishment processes and materials flows to manufacturing site to achieve Production plans, efficiency and productivity goals
• Monitor and manage inventory levels daily (Stock at hand, WIP, finished goods plans) while communicating throughout the organization to ensure sufficient stock is available to manufacture scheduled product
• Analyze and track ENA consumption yields where utilized 
• Physical/System receipt and issuance of ENA and generation of relevant documentation 
• Categorize ENA received into batches to assure traceability
• Report to Procurement, user department and Quality on any deviations in quality/quantity of received ENA
• Manage the tracking and reduction of inventory waste associated with raw material transitions
• Carry out periodic stock take as defined
• Carry out aging analysis of Bulk in Stock and advise on any foreseeable risks(after doing physical verification )- other Winery Bulk
• Ensure SYTEM is updated (GRN & Goods issue)
• Ensure FIFO is practiced while issuing raw materials 
• Ensure ENA storage capacity optimization 

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Food Science and Technology
• Knowledge in Food safety requirements is necessary
• At least two (2) years’ experience in management of raw materials in FMCG
• FMCG - Experience in planning, inventory controls, replenishment and warehouse management 
• Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.

Competencies/Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work well with others, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within established deadlines
• Must have excellent attendance record and be available for appropriate training.
• Ability to be flexible on a daily basis to meet the needs of the business.
• Willingness to work necessary overtime as required.
• Must be able to work well with team members.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percent).
• High level of integrity.