Stores Controller Job inAthi River, Kenya

Savannah Cement is the newest
cement company in the Kenyan
market having completed a state - of
- the - art Greenfield Cement
Grinding Plant in Athi River, Kenya. The plant employs the latest cement
technology in the market to produce
1.5 million tonnes of the various
cement products per annum for the
Kenyan and regional market. Savannah Cement is seeking to
recruit highly motivated, dynamic and
innovative result oriented
professionals, seeking a thrilling and
fulfilling experience, to join the
company in the following position: Stores Controller Reporting to the Business
Performance Manager, the Stores
Controller is charged with inventory
control and ensuring both internal &
external user requests are properly
serviced, maintaining optimal stocks while enhancing best practice
controls and procedures. Responsibilities Develop and ensure
proper control
measures and
procedures are
maintained. Monitor compliance and
reviewing adequacy of
the procedures. Ensure all material
movements
(consumption, receipts,
returns, downgrades,
adjustments, scrapings)
for all stock are properly documented in
the ERR Perform reconciliations
between sales, packing
plant dispatches and
weighbridge reports for
outbound logistics and
reconciliation of inbound logistics
between receipts and
actual supplies. Set re-order levels and
ensure stock
requisitions are done
on a timely basis. Evaluate and challenge
stock replenishments
and user requirements
to control excesses and
maintain optimal stock
holding. Develop a stock count
calendar covering
cyclical and annual
counts, oversee these
counts to ensure
correct procedures are observed. Review the weighbridge
operations and reports
to ensure compliance to
internal controls and
best practices. Ensure proper custody
of stock while ensuring
good housekeeping of
the warehouse Manage the
weighbridge teams to
ensure high service
levels; and Prepare monthly and
periodic end-of period
reports on stock
movements, exceptions,
and key highlights. Qualifications, Skills and Experience A minimum of a
Bachelor’s degree in a
business related field
with professional
qualifications in stores
management, logistics, production or other
plant operations Minimum 3 years’
experience in a
reputable commercial
organization with
exposure to most or all
the above job Requirements Good ICT knowledge,
especially in an ERP
environment, and good
spreadsheet skills Ability to work under
pressure; and A high level of integrity,
excellent reporting,
team relations, planning
and coordination skills. An attractive remuneration package
commensurate with the
responsibilities of the job and the
experience of the individual wilt be
negotiated with the right candidates. The successful candidates will enjoy
flexibility and organizational space
while joining an experienced and
dynamic staff. If you possess the necessary
qualifications and experience, send
your application, a detailed CV,
names of three referees and a
daytime telephone contact; on or
before Friday August 9, 2013 to: The Head of Human Resources,
P.O Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi. Email: hr@savannahcement.com Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted. Savannah Cement is an equal
opportunities employer. Qualified candidates are encouraged
to apply.