The Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of water and energy solutions in the region. The group is Kenyan based and operates through a network of Kenyan branches as well as regional subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan, DRC and Zimbabwe. The company has a total complement of over 900 highly trained and professional staff spread across the region and seeks to fill the position of Stores Assistant for Lusaka, Zambia.
Job Purpose:
The Stores Assistant will be involved in every aspect of the smooth running of our busy warehouse, from producing order pick lists to final dispatch of goods and supporting and assisting with stock control of clients’ products. Active involvement with continuous improvement projects, training and taking responsibility for ensuring the workplace environment is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion. Gathering materials and supplies from the stores for colleagues, user authentication, transaction processing, and security monitoring. This position will work in close collaboration with the dispatch team to ensure that the highest operational efficiency and reliability are maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce and work from picking lists to fulfil, pack and dispatch client orders
- Processing orders ensuring that client instructions are fully implemented
- Ensure all orders are fulfilled within specified timeframes
- Work in close liaison with Customer Services, Sales and external customers and transport providers.
- Ensure warehouse is always kept clean and tidy.
- Potential risks, problems or product defects to be reported immediately to a senior member of staff
- To carry out all activities in a manner that promotes safety to yourself and colleagues
- Participate actively in continuous process improvement projects, seek ways to develop and maximise customer service levels
- Ensure all business and individual key performance indicators are met
- Contribute actively to achieving departmental service levels and targets
- Regularly ensure accurate locations of goods and pick orders from correct location
- Pack orders in accordance with client instructions which have significant potential for future growth.
Qualification and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in warehouse, supply chain, or inventory management.
- Hands-on experience with Business Central ERP (Inventory & Sales modules preferred).
Critical Competencies:
- Capable IT skills and ability to learn our bespoke warehousing IT system
- Previous experience in a role requiring accuracy and attention to detail
- An awareness of the importance of health and safety in a warehousing environment
- Reliable and conscientious – a good timekeeper
- Clear communication skills both written and verbal
- Warehouse experience (desirable)
- Forklift experience (desirable)
The successful candidates will join a dedicated team of specialists in the water and energy sectors which have significant potential for future growth. The job will provide a challenging and stimulating work environment with excellent growth opportunities for the successful candidates. If you meet the set requirements and would like to be considered, please apply for the role before Friday, 6th February 2025.
