Assistant Store Keeper Job in Kenya

Assistant

Store Keeper

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees
  
  and administers the operations of a store. Receives, identifies and
  
  verifies merchandise. Provides information to and assists customers.


• 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.


• Makes
  
  claims with transport companies if delivered merchandise has been damaged.


• Maintains
  
  files appropriate to the activities of the unit, such as invoices, order
  
  number, receiving date, shipping date, etc. Prepares reports.


• Is
  
  responsible for cash and makes cash deposits.


• Verifies
  
  ledgers, statements and supporting documents.


• Communicates
  
  with others in order to receive or transmit information.



• Handles
  
  and stores merchandise or special products that require some knowledge of
  
  spontaneous combustion, toxicity, fragility, rapid deterioration,
  
  contamination, etc.


• 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  emergency or in order to replace outdated material, suggests substitutes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.


• Oversees
  
  the delivery of merchandise following an established schedule and
  
  coordinates special deliveries by transmitting the necessary details to
  
  the persons concerned.


• Maintains
  
  equipment and instruments. Ensures cleanliness of work areas.


• Uses
  
  equipment necessary for the handling, shifting, or moving of material,
  
  such as a hand truck, forklift, hydraulic platform, etc. Uses office
  
  equipment such as a typewriter, computerized information system,
  
  calculator, photocopier, fax machine, etc.

The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is

representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be

performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job

description.

Education and Experience

• Minimum
  
  of a Diploma in the field


• Five
  
  (5) years related experience


• Fluent
  
  in English and Swahili


• Excellent
  
  Computer skills

Qualified candidates willing to work in Taita only should send

their application letters and CV’s including names of three referees, a daytime

telephone contact and current and expected salary to

careersmombasa@gmail.com. 

Interviews

will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Only

shortlisted candidates will be contacted.