Store Keeper Job Description
Our client
is one of the top lodges in the Masai Mara. Part of an international brand the
company offers international standards of pay and employee benefits. As a world
renowned provider of the best in quality and service our client is looking for
a store keeper with a high level of integrity to manage all the stock control
for the onsite store. The position comes with great responsibility but also
great potential for growth in a fantastic international company.
Job
Summary:
Under the direction of the immediate
supervisor, administers the operations of a store. Receives, verifies and sells
merchandise. Provides information to and assists customers. Prepares purchase
requisitions. Maintains inventory. Maintains files and prepares reports.
Major
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.
Oversees
and administers the operations of a store. Receives, identifies and verifies
merchandise.
2.
Maintains inventory. Uses inventory management
software. Prepares purchase requisitions for the replacement of stock. Contacts
suppliers or searches catalogues to determine price and additional details
concerning new items.
3.
Makes
claims with transport companies if delivered merchandise has been
damaged.
4.
Maintains
files appropriate to the activities of the unit, such as invoices, order
number, receiving date, shipping date, etc. Prepares reports.
5.
Verifies
ledgers, statements and supporting documents.
6.
Communicates
with others in order to receive or transmit information.
7.
Handles and
stores merchandise or special products that require some knowledge of
spontaneous combustion, toxicity, fragility, rapid deterioration, contamination,
etc.
8.
According
to requirements and established procedures, arranges stock. In case of
emergency or in order to replace outdated material, suggests substitutes
available in the store.
Controls
and carries out the lending and renting of tools, equipment, furnishings, and
devices. Ensures that they are kept in good condition and that they are
repaired or replaced as necessary.