Chisamba Ranching and Cropping Limited is currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of Stores Officer based in Chisamba, Zambia. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for professionals interested in stores management and inventory control within the procurement and supply chain sector.

As a reputable organisation operating in Chisamba, Zambia, Chisamba Ranching and Cropping Limited is dedicated to efficient agricultural and ranching operations. The company invites applications from individuals who are committed to maintaining high standards in stores management and contributing to the smooth operation of its supply chain processes.

Key Responsibilities of the Stores Officer

The successful candidate will play a vital role in overseeing the receipt, storage, and issuance of stock, ensuring accuracy and compliance at every stage. Core duties include:

• Receiving and Inspection: Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders, confirm quantities, and inspect goods for damage or defects.
• Inventory Control: Maintain precise stock records, update ledgers, and perform regular cycle counts or physical stock-takes.
• Stock Issuance: Issue materials and supplies to authorised departments while accurately logging all transactions.
• Replenishment and Ordering: Monitor minimum stock levels, identify low inventory, and assist procurement by raising purchase requisitions.
• Warehouse Safety and Organisation: Ensure storage areas remain clean, well-organised, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Reporting: Prepare periodic reports detailing stock movements, inventory valuation, expired items, and obsolete stock.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A minimum of a Diploma in Stores Management or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Between 1 and 2 years of relevant work experience in stores or inventory management.

• Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders, confirm quantities, and inspect goods for damage or defects.
• Maintain precise stock records, update ledgers, and perform regular cycle counts or physical stock-takes.
• Issue materials and supplies to authorised departments while accurately logging all transactions.
• Monitor minimum stock levels, identify low inventory, and assist procurement by raising purchase requisitions.
• Ensure storage areas remain clean, well-organised, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Prepare periodic reports detailing stock movements, inventory valuation, expired items, and obsolete stock.

• Stores management
• Inventory control
• Procurement
• Supply chain management
• Stock record keeping
• Cycle counting
• Physical stock-takes
• Purchase requisitions
• Warehouse safety
• Health and safety regulations
• Reporting

• Diploma in Stores Management or an equivalent professional qualification.