Job Description

JKUAT Noodle Limited is a State Corporation operating as a limited company, fully owned by Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
The company’s business activities is manufacturing of Noodles.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join our dynamic team in the position of a Stores Clerk, responsible for optimal materials availability aimed at optimizing flow and delivery of materials to our Production site, and be in-charge of maintaining established inventory levels that support production, while ensuring Specified Quality and technical specifications are met during receipt and storage.

He/She is will also be responsible for driving continuous improvements in the area of management of materials under his/her purview.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage raw materials receipt and storage in reference to defined specifications and food safety requirements.


• Planning and reporting on raw materials based on utilization rates, S&OP requirements.


•  Establish optimized inventory targets, replenishment processes and materials flow to production site to achieve Production plans, efficiency and productivity goals.


• Monitor daily inventory levels (raw materials, WIP, consumables e.t.c) and maintain direct communication with Deputy Procurement Manager and Finance Manager to ensure sufficient stock is available to produce scheduled product.


• Categorize materials received into batches and shelf-life dates to assure proper traceability and stock control.


• Liaison with Procurement, user department and Quality Departments on quality of inbound materials for accuracy and compliance


• Manage the tracking and reduction of inventory waste associated with handling of various material and related transfers.


• Carry out weekly and monthly stock take as defined in the stock take procedure.


• Carry out aging analysis of Stock and advise the immediate supervisor on any foreseeable risks on monthly basis.


• Ensure materials received and duly inspected are processed timeously in the google sheet/system.


• Ensure materials issue out / dispatching is authenticated, inspected and issued out in the google sheet/system.


•  Ensure store space optimization and maintain high level of cleanliness and organisation.


• Keep proper custody of all stocks and records in compliance with the QMS procedure.

Skills and Requirements:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.


• Keen attention to detail and good analytical skills.


• Collaborative working style and team-player attitude,


• Able to work independently with little supervision.


• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.


• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to the team’s success


• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks


• Practical experience in use of MS Packages and ERP Systems


• Knowledge in Food safety requirements is necessary

Academic Qualifications/Work Experience

• Diploma in a business-related field.


• At least two (2) years’ experience in handling stores management in FMCG preferably in a food industry.


• Practical experience in use of MS Packages and ERP systems.


• Knowledge in Food safety requirements is necessary.

Application

Interested candidates are invited to send their applications and detailed CV indicating current and expected salary to hr@jkuates.jkuat.ac.ke on/or before 23rd April, 2021. Due to the urgency to fill the position, shortlisting will be done on an ongoing basis. Those who shall not have heard from us by 20^th May, 2021 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

JKUAT Noodles Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

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