Stores Assistant

Overview

Reporting to the Procurement & Stores Supervisor, the Stores Assistant is responsible for moving stock as required and issued to specific departments. The incumbent must help to ensure that sufficient stock and inventory levels are maintained. Other responsibilities include labeling, stock taking and daily housekeeping. The Stores Assistant is expected to liaise with suppliers as well as the procurement team in collaboration with the Stores Supervisor.

• Move stock as required and issue to specific departments
• Help ensure that stock and inventory levels are maintained
• Labeling, stock taking and daily housekeeping
• Liaise with suppliers and the procurement team in collaboration with the Stores Supervisor

Stock Management

• Ensure that sufficient stock levels are maintained
• Check stock levels and complete requisitions and re-orders as required for sign-off
• Ensure that quality, quantity, and pricing is upheld
• Ensure that receiving and issuing of stock is compliant with company policy
• Monthly cycle count per department (i.e. plumbing, landscaping, electrical and general)
• Annual stock count for financial year-end
• Liaise with suppliers re special goods to be ordered and sends requisition to procurement
• Update system as stock is received / issued
• When ordering stock, allocate bin to the correct department
• Create item numbers for new stock items
• Implement measures to avoid stock damages, theft, and wastage
• Keep storeroom neatly packed and tidy

• Maintain housekeeping in area
• General admin and reporting
• Foster professional working relationships with employees and suppliers

• Gr 12 Certificate

• Stock Taking
• Health and Safety Standards
• Understanding of systems and experience with computers (MS Suite)

• Planning and organising
• Time management
• Detail-oriented
• Checking things
• Practical
• Logical reasoning
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Physical strength to move things around in the storeroom

• Up to 3 Year’s Relevant Experience

Please note:

Recruitment for this role will be strictly in line with our Employment Equity requirements.