Purchaser/Storekeeper

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safekeeping of both quality and quantity of stock
• Maintain proper records
• Initiate requisition for the replacement of stock when stock reaches reorder levels
• Ensure stock is updated in real-time
• Reception and inspection of items delivered
• Ensure only authorised stocks leaves the store with appropriate documentation
• Taking an active role in regular inventory by checking the book balances, with the actual physical stock at frequent intervals by way of internal control over wrong issues, pilferage, etc
• Unloads deliveries into the store
• Ensure accuracy of stock delivered
• Perform other stock-related duties, including returning, packing, pricing, and labeling supplies
• Inspect deliveries for damage or discrepancies and report those to account for reimbursements and record-keeping
• Rotate stock and coordinate the disposal of surpluses
• Ensure adequate record keeping and manage all documentation to confirm proper stock levels and maintain inventory control
• Alerts manager of any delivery discrepancy
• Track and monitor slow and fast-moving products
• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing and new customers
• Ensuring stock levels are well maintained
• Keeping the store clean and tidy
• Any other ad hoc duties as may be required