Posted:Sep 25
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Description:
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) is the leading manufacturer and distributor of wines and spirits in Kenya , Eastern and Central Africa region.
Since 1969, when KWAL was incorporated with the objective of providing an avenue for importation and distribution of wines and spirits and enable indigenous Kenyans to participate significantly in this sector; we have delighted consumers across Eastern Africa with award winning and quality beverages.
As a beverage company dealing with both alcoholic drinks – wines and spirits – and non-alcoholic ones including grape juice and syrup, KWAL’s business includes manufacture, import, distribution, sale and export of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We are continuously committed to quality in all aspects of our business.
Wine, is a flagship product of KWAL and has predominantly been enjoyed by our esteemed clientele, who cherish rewarding themselves and savour the good things in life. This is the delight, value and quality that KWAL brings to its valued clientele
Job Description
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for the timely receiving and dispatch of dry goods while keeping proper safe custody of the materials stock and records as per the laid down policies and procedures in alignment with KWAL and Heineken overall organisational goals and objectives.
Main Responsibilities
Inventory Management
- Receive in-bound finished goods from other warehouses while confirming the accuracy and condition of goods as per the stocks management policy in place.
- Accurately maintain an update system always posting for all the stocks movements in the assigned warehouse.
- Ensure accurate dispatch of out-bound full goods to the various company depots/warehouses, client’s duty free and or export trade as per invoices/dispatch notes and stocks transfer orders.
- Conduct weekly/monthly/quarterly stock-takes of all the stocks in the warehouse and account justifiably for any observed stocks variances promptly as per laid down stock’s procedures
- Ensure proper stock rotation is always practised in the warehouse and that First-In-First-Out (FIFO)/ First Expiry-First-Out (FEFO) rules are strictly observed and adhered to eliminate expiries on shelf-life products as per stock policy/procedure.
TPM and Continuous Improvement
- Support the TPM way of working.
- Support the implementation of the improvement activities
Minimum Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Academic Qualifications
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Experience
- At least 1 year experience in a similar role
- Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems
Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percent).
- Proficient in using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to manage supply chain processes, enhance data accuracy, and improve overall efficiency.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of managing financial records and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
- Demonstrate an understanding of managing inventory levels, ensuring accurate tracking, and optimising inventory turnover to support operational efficiency.
Behavioural Competencies
- Demonstrate a commitment to enhancing processes and performance.
- Continuously seeks new opportunities to enhance products and services.
- Demonstrate a deep commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs.
- Employ logical reasoning and critical analysis to evaluate information and make sound decisions.
- Encourage innovative ideas and approaches to improve products and processes.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
