Job Description

STORES ASSISTANT (ACCRA)

Location: Accra

Category: Logistics/Supply Chain

Our client, a leading supplier to the Cable Management and Structural Support Systems Industry with representations in fifty countries is currently looking to hire a proactive Stores Assistant to support their operations in Accra, Ghana.

Role Profile

The Stores Assistant will be in charge of documenting and conveying orders to customers, overseeing and keeping stock in the warehouse, estimating when to purchase new items and also ensure the smooth running of the warehouse on a daily basis.

Duties

• Maintain a safe and clean store/ warehouse environment.
• Assist in locating requested goods, stack and display merchandise, order stock and receive orders on phone

• Plan for goods to be ordered, keep stock of products in the warehouse and forecast when to order to new products
• Serve customers and take payments
• Record any damaged, missing or faulty goods
• Keep records of goods, their location and quantity
• Handle suppliers’ complaints in a professional and diplomatic way.
• Maintain inventory of all commodities/items to ensure that the ware house will have sufficient stock on hand at all times.
• Comply with security procedures and health & safety
• Ensure the safe-handling of all products during picking, loading, discharging and stocking to avoid any damages
• Label goods or products
• Relocate and re-stack goods to make space for a new delivery
• Responsible and ensure cost updates for inventory items are accurate.
• Check that the correct quantity and type of goods have been received

Required Skills or Experience

Education and Experience

• A good first degree in supply chain, logistics management, Warehousing or related field
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in the above related field.
• Must also have a background in logistics

Requirement

• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Must be diplomatic and polite, as well as have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must be resilient and approachable
• Must be self-motivated and confident
• Must be trustworthy and ethical – High level of Integrity
• Must very meticulous
• Must have knowledge of cataloging and inventory techniques.
• Must possess the ability to work under pressure and extra hours as required