Vacancy title:
Senior Stores Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Rural Electrification Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 8 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Stores Supervisor oversees all inventory control operations, ensuring accurate receipt, secure storage, and timely issuance of goods while maintaining full accountability and compliance with quality management systems. This leadership role combines supply chain expertise with team supervision to optimize warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inventory Control

• Verify incoming goods against purchase orders (3-way matching)
• Implement FIFO/FEFO stock rotation systems
• Conduct monthly stock counts with variance analysis
• Identify obsolete stock for disposal per company policy

2. Warehouse Operations

• Design storage layouts for optimal space utilization
• Maintain bin location system for 100% traceability
• Enforce safety protocols for hazardous materials storage

3. Team Leadership

• Train storekeepers on ERP system transactions
• Monitor KPIs:
  • Receipt-to-stock time (<24 hrs)
  • Pick accuracy rate (99.5% target)
  • Stock variance tolerance (±0.5%)

4. Compliance & Reporting

• Update risk register for warehouse operations
• Generate weekly stock reports for management
• Ensure compliance with ZIPS and ISO 9001 standards

Required Competencies

Technical Skills

• Advanced ERP inventory modules (SAP MM, Oracle)
• Warehouse management systems implementation
• Dangerous goods storage certification (advantageous)

Leadership Attributes

• Conflict resolution in high-pressure situations
• Process improvement mindset
• Fraud detection in inventory movements

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Purchasing & Supply (ZIPS membership)
• ZAQA-validated qualifications
• 6+ years warehouse experience (3 in supervisory role)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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