DS Solar is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Stores Assistant, to be based at Carousel Mall in Lusaka.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and record all stock delivered to the store
• Issue stock to customers, sales staff, installers, and branches with proper documentation
• Maintain accurate records of stock in and stock out
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly stock reports
• Support stock replenishment planning to avoid shortages
• Coordinate stock transfers between Carousel Mall, suppliers, warehouses, and branches
• Track items transferred or couriered to branches and confirm receipt
• Ensure stock movements are supported by invoices, delivery notes, transfer notes, or approved requisitions
• Monitor fast-moving and slow-moving stock items
• Assist in stock counts and stock reconciliations
• Report stock variances, damages, missing items, or discrepancies immediately
• Maintain proper filing of store records, invoices, dispatch notes, and stock reports
• Ensure the store is clean, organised, and easy to audit
• Work closely with Accounts, Sales, Procurement, Logistics, and Branch teams
• Support stock planning for solar panels, batteries, inverters, pumps, appliances, accessories, and other company products

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in Stores Management, Purchasing and Supply, Inventory Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, or related field
• Proven experience in stores, stock control, inventory management, or warehouse operations
• Good knowledge of stock receiving, issuing, reconciliation, and reporting procedures
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with stock management systems or inventory applications is an added advantage
• Good record-keeping and reporting skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines
• High levels of honesty, discipline, and accountability
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Basic understanding of solar products, electrical items, or hardware products is an added advantage

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Organised and reliable
• Honest and trustworthy
• Good with records and documentation
• Able to follow procedures
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Strong in stock reconciliation
• Good at coordinating movements of goods
• Able to prepare clear stock reports

• Receive and record all stock delivered to the store
• Issue stock to customers, sales staff, installers, and branches with proper documentation
• Maintain accurate records of stock in and stock out
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly stock reports
• Support stock replenishment planning to avoid shortages
• Coordinate stock transfers between Carousel Mall, suppliers, warehouses, and branches
• Track items transferred or couriered to branches and confirm receipt
• Ensure stock movements are supported by invoices, delivery notes, transfer notes, or approved requisitions
• Monitor fast-moving and slow-moving stock items
• Assist in stock counts and stock reconciliations
• Report stock variances, damages, missing items, or discrepancies immediately
• Maintain proper filing of store records, invoices, dispatch notes, and stock reports
• Ensure the store is clean, organised, and easy to audit
• Work closely with Accounts, Sales, Procurement, Logistics, and Branch teams
• Support stock planning for solar panels, batteries, inverters, pumps, appliances, accessories, and other company products

• Good knowledge of stock receiving, issuing, reconciliation, and reporting procedures
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good record-keeping and reporting skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines
• High levels of honesty, discipline, and accountability
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Organised and reliable
• Honest and trustworthy
• Good with records and documentation
• Able to follow procedures
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Strong in stock reconciliation
• Good at coordinating movements of goods
• Able to prepare clear stock reports

• Diploma in Stores Management, Purchasing and Supply, Inventory Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, or related field
• Proven experience in stores, stock control, inventory management, or warehouse operations
• Experience with stock management systems or inventory applications is an added advantage
• Basic understanding of solar products, electrical items, or hardware products is an added advantage