Job Title: UCU Junior Storekeeper (Fresher Jobs)_
Organisation: Uzima Chicken Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uzima Chicken Uganda is a social enterprise focused on making smallholder farmers healthier and wealthier. Uzima Chicken distributes an improved breed of chicken that is 4x more productive than local breeds in terms of egg and meat production, while requiring the same level of management and care as the local chicken. Rearing a flock of 10 improved breed chickens can generate a 270,000 UGX net profit uplift for a smallholder family. With Uzima’s bird, rural households in Uganda can build income resilience, confidently pay for their children’s school fees, and introduce larger volumes of animal protein into their daily diets.
Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated Junior Store Keeper to join our Production department.In this role you will be responsible for all warehouse operations including shipping and receiving, deliveries, coordinating, documenting warehouse transactions, maintaining records, and overseeing storage of surplus inventory and property at the store. The work requires knowledge of methods and procedures related to the receipt, storage, and requisitions of supplies and materials, and supervisory techniques, personnel policies, and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The employee plans and lays out his/her own work assignments and the work of other warehouse personnel, and reviews work performance and products to ensure compliance with established methods, practices, and procedures.
- Receives and verifies inspection for quality and quantity from User Department all incoming stocks, goods, raw materials and reconciles with purchase orders; processes and distributes documentation with purchase orders;
- Documents and tracks damages and discrepancies on orders received.
- Resolves discrepancies in requisitions, purchase orders, and delivery reports by contacting vendors or requesters.
- Report canceled and damaged items to immediate supervisor
- Keep stocks according to a prescribed inventory system.
- Supervise counts, weighs, and measures goods received or issued.
- Reconcile and explain variances identified during counts against store records
- Keep record of expiry dates for feed, raw materials, premix and review regularly to ensure they are used within their proper period
- Maintains the warehouse in a neat and orderly manner.
- Answers questions regarding procedures and resolves discrepancies regarding receipts, deliveries, etc
- Controls the disbursement of supplies and material; and delivery of finished goods through directing the posting of inventory control cards or automated systems.
- Submit reports on movements of stocks to finance and/or immediate supervisor with all the necessary supporting documents
- Directs the maintenance and operation of the stores
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Exposed to modern warehouse procedures, including methods of proper and orderly storage and issuance of materials; basic stock inventory procedures; requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, bill of ladings, freight tags, and the use and meaning of each; computerized warehouse record keeping systems.
- Ability to perform physical labor; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.
- Reasonable knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service/supplier
- Ability to work independently and carry out assignments by ensuring completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
- The candidate must have the flexibility to work weekend and holiday shifts
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in supplies management or related fields
- Diploma in Supplies management or related fields
- Experience
- One year and above for Degree
- Two years and above for Diploma
Special Requirements
- Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting ,bending, standing, climbing or work on a consistent basis.
- The candidate must have the flexibility to work weekend, night and holiday shifts. Women are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in this position to [email protected]
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12