Inventory /Warehouse Clerk

The incumbent is responsible for requesting, receiving and the proper recording of all goods and materials received by the company, and maintaining accurate and timely stock records.

                       INVENTORY & WAREHOUSE CLERK

ROLE & CORE FUNCTION

The incumbent is responsible for requesting, receiving and the proper recording of all goods and materials received by the company, and maintaining accurate and timely stock records.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Prepare purchase requisitions for all raw materials, packaging, labels and miscellaneous items related to the production processes

• Follow up with Purchasing Officer/Agent to ensure items requested are ordered.

• Receive raw materials, packaging and other items – inspect to ensure items are received in good condition, and that quantities correspond to packing sheet/invoice documentation.

• Reports damaged items received to Q. A. Manager and Purchasing Officer on the same day it is received.

• Immediately reports short-delivered goods to the Purchasing Officer for reconciliation with supplier/broker.

• Records all items received, by the end of each day.

• Receives manufactured goods into the warehouse as stock.

• Checks goods retrieved from stores for production

• Checks records on spillage and damaged raw materials, as recorded by Dispensing Clerk. Submits such reports to the  Supervisor each week.
• Verifies raw materials dispensed by the Dispensing Clerk for production. 

• Maintains regular stock checks on all items and prepares reports on M.O.L. on a weekly basis. Reviews and make recommendations for increasing MOL’s

• Prepares monthly sugar usage reports for Notifies Inventory Officer as to danger levels for stock items

• Recommends revised MOL on raw materials periodically where necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

High School graduate with passes in five CXC subjects including english & mathematics or equivalent, Certificate or Diploma in Inventory & Warehouse Procedures.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of one year working experience in a similar capacity is required.

SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES/KNOWLEDGE

-Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet programs eg. (Microsoft excel).

-Ability to utilize reporting software to provide written reports

-Excellent communication and analytical skills

- High levels of concentration