Store person

Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: JOIN TYRE-KING AS A STOREPERSON!

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

Location: Various Branches

Position: Store person (3) – Full Time

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 policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Warehouse/stock 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.

Regular Self-Audits: Maintenance of 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 in NAV.

Mandatory 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 KPIs within the overall objective of Tyre-King Limited.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Certificate or Advanced Diploma Stores Management

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).