Background

Tyre-King, a leading automobile tyre retailer, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Storeperson to manage and optimize our stock across our network of 14 outlets.

Purpose of the Job

To efficiently handle the receiving, storage, and dispatching of goods and products. This role includes managing inter-branch transfers, ensuring the security of tyres and accessories, and maintaining accurate stock records to meet customer needs according to established procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Security, Housekeeping, and Accountability

• Take full responsibility and ownership of the warehouse.
• Achieve zero variance reports and maintain updated files of all signed reports.
• Arrange the layout of stock/items for easy retrieval and counting.
• Ensure warehouse security requirements are met.
• Load and offload tyres, batteries, tubes, and valves, maintaining updated records.

Perpetual Self-Audits: Maintain Accurate Records

• Conduct weekly self-audits to ensure accurate record-keeping. File reports both in hard and soft copies.
• Perform reconciliations to ensure physical stock matches computer records, and file the reports from reconciliations.
• Maintain correct stock sizes and levels according to the branch stock planner, ensuring top-selling sizes are available on demand.
• Optimize distribution costs by effective planning and stock management.
• Support sister branches by processing transfers quickly to reduce customer wait times.
• Adhere to procedures for receiving and issuing stock items.
• Check all documentation related to stock receipts and issuance, paying attention to detail.
• Count and check goods received from suppliers to ensure they match documentation.
• Report any irregularities in physical stock or documentation to the Branch Manager and Stores Controller/Manager.
• Maintain and update stock records immediately upon movement of stock, both manually and on an ERP (e.g. MS Dynamics Business Central 365)

Stock Taking

• Ensure reports are signed and filed promptly.
• Participate in quarterly and annual stock counts.
• Investigate and correct/reconcile any variances timely.
• Carry out weekly and monthly self-audits and document the results.

Internal Control Champion

• Monitor and report on weaknesses in store processes and procedures, making recommendations for improvements.
• Consider possible enhancements to customer service requirements.

Other Responsibilities

• Undertake any other duties/tasks as assigned or reasonably required to achieve the job's objectives within the overall objective of Tyre-King Limited.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS/ZIPS), Craft Certificate in Automotive Mechanics will be an added advantage.
• Minimum three (3) years' work experience in stores management or a similar role.
• Membership with the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).

Please Note:

• Only candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Take full responsibility and ownership of the warehouse.
• Achieve zero variance reports and maintain updated files of all signed reports.
• Arrange the layout of stock/items for easy retrieval and counting.
• Ensure warehouse security requirements are met.
• Load and offload tyres, batteries, tubes, and valves, maintaining updated records.
• Conduct weekly self-audits to ensure accurate record-keeping. File reports both in hard and soft copies.
• Perform reconciliations to ensure physical stock matches computer records, and file the reports from reconciliations.
• Maintain correct stock sizes and levels according to the branch stock planner, ensuring top-selling sizes are available on demand.
• Optimize distribution costs by effective planning and stock management.
• Support sister branches by processing transfers quickly to reduce customer wait times.
• Adhere to procedures for receiving and issuing stock items.
• Check all documentation related to stock receipts and issuance, paying attention to detail.
• Count and check goods received from suppliers to ensure they match documentation.
• Report any irregularities in physical stock or documentation to the Branch Manager and Stores Controller/Manager.
• Maintain and update stock records immediately upon movement of stock, both manually and on an ERP (e.g. MS Dynamics Business Central 365)
• Ensure reports are signed and filed promptly.
• Participate in quarterly and annual stock counts.
• Investigate and correct/reconcile any variances timely.
• Carry out weekly and monthly self-audits and document the results.
• Monitor and report on weaknesses in store processes and procedures, making recommendations for improvements.
• Consider possible enhancements to customer service requirements.
• Undertake any other duties/tasks as assigned or reasonably required to achieve the job's objectives within the overall objective of Tyre-King Limited.

• Attention to detail
• Stock management
• Record keeping
• Inventory control
• ERP systems (e.g., MS Dynamics Business Central 365)
• Warehouse operations
• Logistics and transportation planning
• Security management
• Problem-solving
• Communication

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS/ZIPS)
• Craft Certificate in Automotive Mechanics (added advantage)
• Membership with the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)