Inventory Officer

We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill this position. - Receive the materials supplied by vendors as per the purchase order placed by the Procurement department. - Check the supplies thoroughly for quality, quantity, specification, condition etc. - Categorise the supplies and store in the appropriate locations. - Take appropriate action for care and preservation of the store items. - Periodic stock taking, inventory reporting, stock verification and ensure correctness of stock at all times. - Maintain tidiness of the store. - Issue materials to the departments as per approved user requisitions. - Pass purchase invoice and other paperwork received from vendor and send this to Accountant for payment. - Take action for disposal of expired stock as per approved procedure. - Maintain all store documents up to date. - Generate various reports and reconciliations and submit them to concerned users. - Make proposals for the store policy and control improvement. - Receive and solve complaints about the services or products received and issued. - Assist in the computation of monthly reports. - Supervise stock movement from receipts to their utilisation and ensure accuracy and completeness. - Develop and implement the overall store strategy. - Identify process bottlenecks and suggest solutions in a timely manner. - Follow up with external vendors and government agencies on matters affecting the store. - Handle refunds and exchanges in a professional manner. - Any other duty assigned by the line manager from time to time. - Verification and reconciliation of open market transactions.