Background

Trade Kings Limited is a leading manufacturer of quality detergent soaps, household products, dairy products and confectionery. Its Head Office is located in the Lusaka’s Light Industrial Area along Nampundwe Road, Off Mumbwa Road. In its quest to maintain quality service delivery, the company seeks to recruit qualified highly motivated and goal-oriented professionals to fill the following positions.

Job Overview

To manage inventory operations within the FMCG manufacturing facility, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, issuance, and documentation of all materials, both local and imported. The role also involves coordination with procurement and logistics teams for the timely receipt and clearance of imported goods to avoid production delays

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify materials (machinery and spare parts) against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Ensure proper labeling, handling, and storage in line with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP systems.
• Conduct regular stock-taking and reconciliation.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate reordering to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
• Issue materials based on approved requisitions.
• Maintain detailed and accurate issuance logs.
• Organize the store layout for efficient access and control.
• Maintain store cleanliness and orderliness to meet health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, logistics, and end-user departments.
• Track material flow, resolve discrepancies, and communicate delivery updates to relevant teams.
• Adhere to the PR–PO–GRN cycle in the ERP system.
• Manage all relevant documentation, including purchase orders and goods receipt notes.

Minimum Requirements - Education, Experience and Skills

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Stores, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in storekeeping within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in coordinating imported materials and working with customs or freight agencies is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and inventory control processes.

• Receive, inspect, and verify materials (machinery and spare parts) against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Ensure proper labeling, handling, and storage in line with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP systems.
• Conduct regular stock-taking and reconciliation.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate reordering to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
• Issue materials based on approved requisitions.
• Maintain detailed and accurate issuance logs.
• Organize the store layout for efficient access and control.
• Maintain store cleanliness and orderliness to meet health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, logistics, and end-user departments.
• Track material flow, resolve discrepancies, and communicate delivery updates to relevant teams.
• Adhere to the PR–PO–GRN cycle in the ERP system.
• Manage all relevant documentation, including purchase orders and goods receipt notes.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and inventory control processes.
• Coordination with procurement and logistics teams.
• Material handling and storage.
• Inventory record keeping.
• Stock-taking and reconciliation.
• Stock level monitoring and reordering.
• Issuance of materials.
• Store layout organization.
• Cleanliness and orderliness maintenance.
• Collaboration with various departments.
• Material flow tracking and discrepancy resolution.
• Documentation management.

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Stores, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in storekeeping within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in coordinating imported materials and working with customs or freight agencies is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and inventory control processes.