World Agroforestry Centre Stores / Inventory Officer in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Stores / Inventory Officer
 

About our organization: The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. 

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.
 

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 

We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

About the position: To provide professional inventory and stock management services to ICRAF and its user departments including coordinating receipt, stocking and issuance of stores and maintaining adequate records.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
 

To maintain inventory and stock in compliance with ICRAF procedures and end user requirements through:

• Goods Receipt - Receiving and inspecting all incoming goods/materials and reconciling with purchase orders.
• Maintenance – Maintain the stores in a neat and orderly manner.
• Record Keeping – Document and maintain adequate records of all stores, including issuance and tracking their movements.
• Verification - Assist in the annual stock verification exercise and identifying discrepancies on orders.
• Obtain Approvals - Prepare documentation for necessary approval as per the procurement guidelines.
• Stock levels - Optimising stock levels to ensure replenishments are adequately planned for and avoid excessive holding of stocks.
• Quality - Ensuring that all stocks comply with the quality standards of the organization.
• Reports - Compiling inventory reports for review and analysis.
• User/Client Liaison – Establish and maintain good working relationships with user departments by regular contact to provide information and solve problems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or any related discipline
• Or Diploma with 5 years’ relevant experience
• Professional qualification of MCIPS (preferable)
• Minimum of 2 years inventory management procurement experience
• Commercial knowledge and experience
• Client-centric focus
• Planning and organisation skills
• Quality focus
• Analytical and Innovative thinking
• Decision-making skills
• Technical capability

Terms of Offer: We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women. 

This position is remunerated on Local terms. 

The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period.

How to apply:
 

Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies
 

Applications will be considered until 25th July 2014 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

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Inventory Accountant Job in Kenya

Inventory Accountant

A leading retailer is seeking to recruit a suitable individual to fill the above position. 

The position will be based at the company’s head office in Nairobi.

Reporting to the General Manager – Finance, the job holder will be charged with the management of the company’s inventory.

Applicants must possess a Bachelors degree in a relevant field and be a Certified Public Accountant (K).

They must possess a minimum of six years relevant experience in an environment in which substantial inventory is involved. They must also possess excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills will be
crucial in this role.

If you believe you possess and can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the above criteria, please submit your application along with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, email address and telephone contacts to reach us on or before 6th July 2012 addressed to:

DN/A 1322
P.O. Box 49010 – 00100
Nairobi

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Beauty Distributor Job Positions in Kenya

We are one of the largest Ethnic Beauty Distributor Worldwide and looking for ambitious, honest, and hard working professionals in Kenya.

Job Opportunities

1. Sales and Marketing : in Beauty Industry or equivalent experience
2. Accounting : in Accounting firm or equivalent experience
3. Inventory Management : in Warehouse or equivalent experience
4. Legal and/or Administration : in Law firm or equivalent experience
5. Receptionist and Customer Care: in Customer Care Industry or equivalent experience

Requirements

• Bachelor and 2 years plus experience (If diploma, 3 years plus experience)
• Age: 22 - 35 years old
• Computer Skill, MS-Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Priority: Who worked for Beauty Industry
• Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter in MS Word
2. Two Digital Photos (recent 3 months photo, passport size & full length)
3. CV in MS Word, Certification of BA or Diploma and Any Certification

• Please send the Required documents to info@beautynbeyond.co.ke by 30th April 2012.

Interview: Qualified candidates will be informed by SMS or email by May 15th.

Final: Physical examination for Medical Certificate

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Bridge International Academies Inventory Clerk Job in Kenya

Bridge International Academies is a startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a truly unique business model. The company has launched a large-scale franchise-like network of ultra low-cost for-profit private primary schools across Africa.

Our schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, enabling local school managers to operate their school businesses profitably, while creating a highly successful business at the central level. We now have 26 schools in Kenya, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students.

About this position

Bridge International Academies is looking for an Inventory Clerk who will be responsible for managing the day to day stores activities and coordinating with heads of departments to ensure timely deliveries of required category items for Headquarters and Satellite Offices.

The holder of this position will deliver high quality professional inventory administration services and support the Procurement Manager and Administrative Officer in maintenance of the store.

Ability to deal with hands on issues, creation of practical solutions as well as participate in strategic thinking will be key to success in this position.

This is a key position within the company’s Finance and Administration function reporting to the Procurement Manager but with key linkages with Administration and Finance.

Responsibilities of the Inventory Clerk

 

• Check the physical flow of the store from time to time.
• Check the products before the opening and closing of the store
• Proper layout of the stores.
• Issuing supplies
• Maintaining, updating and reconciling stores records
• Conducting Quarterly stocks take and prepare the necessary reports on stock valuation.
• Keeping a track of obsolete and surplus stocks and to obtain management approval for their timely disposal through approved procedure.
• Preparing Weekly and Monthly reports as required
• Ensuring minimum damages and losses in the stored material.
• When called upon will be expected to give support to Procurement and Administration duties

More specifically:

• The inventory clerk will be responsible for maintaining a proper, neat and organized layout of stores with all stock items clearly labeled with each distinct stock code to fully utilize the minimal space available and for ease of retrieval.
• General stores management Encode/label the delivered or ordered materials or products
• Controlling the physical receipts, transfer documents and any matters related to stock movement and associated reporting procedures and input accordingly into the Navision (Bridge ERP system).
• Maintaining an orderly and well defined store layout and location systems.
• Setting Inventory levels and managing Inventory Control processes physically as well as in Navision.
• Supervising material issuing/receipt, unloading/loading and placement in assigned storage/dispatch location.
• Checking material received quantities and specifications against Local Purchase order documents and tallying them in Navison.
• Advice Management on required areas of improvement to enhance inventory processes
• Alerting the procurement manager/Administrative Officer the need to replenish stock based on its activity.
• With consultation with Administrative Officer, raise requisition orders when goods are at the reorder level.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

About You

• Minimum Diploma in Stores management and stock control
• Must have 5 years experience as a storekeeper in busy stores.
• Have the ability to work under minimum supervision and meet deadlines
• Be a Team Player
• Must be honest and of high integrity
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Strong initiative and solid judgment skills and abilities
• High level of integrity and ethical behaviour
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications

How to apply

Click here to apply online

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Inventory Management Officer Job in Kenya - USAID Funded Medical Supply

Position: Warehousing and Distribution Officer

Deloitte seeks to recruit well qualified personnel for an ongoing USAID - funded medical supply chain project.

Position Description

The Warehousing & Distribution Officer (W&D Officer) based in Nairobi, Kenya, will serve as a team member responsible for strengthening warehousing and distribution systems.

The W&D Officer will support the Warehousing & Distribution Advisor, Supply Chain Lead, and the team to successfully execute all activities related to strengthening warehousing and distribution capabilities.

Key duties include:

 

• Perform highly complex data analysis to optimize warehouse distribution network, transportation routes, and truck loading plans
• Develop detailed documentation of warehouse management and distribution planning processes, activities, tasks, roles & responsibilities, and software requirements
• Support Supply Chain Lead and other supply chain advisors during engagement with stakeholders to strengthen warehouse and distribution operations
• Develop training material on warehouse management processes and procedures

Required qualifications include:

• Knowledge and experience in performing complex data analysis using Excel and developing process flow diagrams using tools such as Visio
• Advanced skills in writing and communication
• Experience with warehouse operational processes, distribution network analysis, and transportation route analysis.
• Experience WMS implementation is desirable
• Minimum of five years experience and proven track record in supply chain planning and inventory management
• Masters degree in related field is required

Interested persons should please submit a CV and cover letter in Microsoft Word format within 10 days of this publication to EmergingMarketsGH@deloitte.com, Subject line of: “Warehousing & Distribution Officer”.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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