Receiving Officer and Put-away Controller
Uganda * Full-time
JAVA House
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Inspect deliveries by checking the quantity and quality of items brought in by the supplier for conformity or discrepancies and report/documentation for a seamless return process.
• Perform physical verification of all incoming stock to the commissary to confirm quantity, material, and quality against the accompanying documentation.
• Maintain accurate records for all items received at the commissary, including LPOs, delivery notes, and invoices for traceability.
• Document and escalate to the immediate supervisor all discrepancies noted in the items received.
• Ensure that the inward goods and stock control department is properly controlled and organized for sufficient manufacturing and retail support and for the achievement of organization goals.
• Receive delivered supplies, materials, and equipment; confirm that delivered goods match purchase order specifications of quantity, condition, and model number; complete all necessary paperwork for stock items received; process and document returns as required following established procedures.
• Maintain updated and accurate records of inventory, including transfers and cycle counts.
• Collect and analyze data to determine appropriate order quantities within the warehouse.
• Create and maintain accurate written procedures for the primary inventory control functions and processes, ensuring accuracy and integrity of the stock management system implemented.
• Track rates of accuracy, purchase, and return, as well as defective items, to inform quality control decisions.
• Oversee inventory and supply chain management according to company guidelines.
• Initiate the process of requesting Goods Return Notes for items not received but invoiced.
• Nurture positive relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Generate daily reports to control the key critical areas of the stock system and address any discrepancies.
• Manage control measures to ensure inaccuracies and errors are highlighted and resolved.
• Prepare, generate, and file financial inventory reports; review performance reports daily, weekly, and monthly with management.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management would be desirable.
• Experience
• At least one year of experience in a busy warehouse and working as a storekeeper.
• Experience in basic accounting practices.
• Experience working in an FMCG environment.
• Excellent IT skills and numerical skills for financial analysis.
• Excellent English verbal and written skills.
• Core Competencies
• Good computer skills: MS Excel, MS Word, required for data analysis and report generation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Very high ethical and integrity standards.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights with a good sense of balance.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season.
• Analytical mind with the ability to make accurate mathematical computations.
• Good analytical skills, able to determine probable root cause.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize among different tasks for effective output.
• Ability to work under pressure situations.
• Enthusiastic team player, able to motivate the team when challenging situations arise.
• Strong attention to detail, seeks out information that helps deliver section targets.
• Always demonstrates strong safety awareness.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply by sending applications to: jointheteam@javahouseafrica.com.
Deadline: Monday, 24th May 2025
Deadline: Expired
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