Store Clerk- Nakuru at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL)

Job Purpose

The job holder will be responsible for the timely receiving and dispatch of dry goods while keeping proper safe custody of the finished/materials stock and records as per the laid down policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities 

• Receive all the in-bound stock items from contracted suppliers, production /other warehouses, external customers and third parties into the store after due evaluation in line with the laid down policies and procedures. 
• Confirm that the received stock items against approved LPOs/Indents conform to the set quality standards requirements and are correctly and promptly posted into bin cards and system. 
• Collate , follow up for approvals and submit all payment receipts, delivery notes, Goods Receipt Notes, Inspection & Acceptance Forms, and invoices to finance and / or customer service in a timely manner to facilitate update of customer balances and processing of payments.
• Promptly issue items held in stock to the relevant recipients in correct quantities and in accordance with the approved policies and procedures.
• Ensure no stoppages and interruption of production plan by ensuring materials have been issued in correct quantities and quality, and that material balances have been reconciled fully in a timely manner.
• Advice the Store Controller on any foreseeable risk and when the stock levels reach the re-order levels as per procedure/work instructions. 
• Facilitate regular/monthly stock takes in the assigned stores, besides daily reconciliation and account for any variances.
• Prepare and complete all necessary paperwork or data entry for production, quality, and safety records relating to the store.
• Ensure goods received are properly arranged/stacked in accordance with pre-marked lot/batch numbers with clear gangways left between adjacent stacks to facilitate an effective stock rotation/FIFO.
• Coordinate for proper housekeeping, and a safety environment of the returnable Bottle’s Yard and the Satellite Bottle Warehouses.

Minimum Requirements

• A diploma in stores management or related field
• At least 2 years’ stores management experience in a similar environment. .
• Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.

Competencies/Attributes

• 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 percents).
• High level of integrity.