Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Optica Limited is seeking an Assistant Store Keeper.

Responsibilities or duties

1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all stock room transactions. 2. Document receipts, withdrawals, and any stock movements promptly. 3. Receive incoming supplies and unload them with care. 4. Organise and shelve supplies in an orderly manner for easy accessibility. 5. Perform tasks related to stock management, including returning, packing, pricing, and labelling supplies. 6. Inspect deliveries for any damage or discrepancies and report them to the accounting department for reimbursement. 7. Rotate stock to ensure that older items are used first (FIFO method). 8. Coordinate the disposal of surplus stock in compliance with company policies and regulations. 9. Ensure adequate record-keeping for all stock-related activities. 10. Manage documentation to confirm proper stock levels and support inventory control efforts. 11. Inspect deliveries for damages or discrepancies, promptly reporting any issues to the accounting department for reimbursement. 12. Provide regular reports on stock levels, adjustments, and discrepancies. 13. Coordinate the handling of freight, ensuring timely and secure movement of supplies. 14. Oversee the movement of equipment within the stock room and perform necessary minor repairs

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

None specified.

Experience needed

None specified.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Full-time position in Lusaka, Zambia. Salary range ZMW 4k - ZMW 4.20k / year.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all stock room transactions.
• Document receipts, withdrawals, and any stock movements promptly.
• Receive incoming supplies and unload them with care.
• Organise and shelve supplies in an orderly manner for easy accessibility.
• Perform tasks related to stock management, including returning, packing, pricing, and labelling supplies.
• Inspect deliveries for any damage or discrepancies and report them to the accounting department for reimbursement.
• Rotate stock to ensure that older items are used first (FIFO method).
• Coordinate the disposal of surplus stock in compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Ensure adequate record-keeping for all stock-related activities.
• Manage documentation to confirm proper stock levels and support inventory control efforts.
• Inspect deliveries for damages or discrepancies, promptly reporting any issues to the accounting department for reimbursement.
• Provide regular reports on stock levels, adjustments, and discrepancies.
• Coordinate the handling of freight, ensuring timely and secure movement of supplies.
• Oversee the movement of equipment within the stock room and perform necessary minor repairs