Job Detail

Job Description

The position is tenable on the Copperbelt with base in/nearby Ndola.

1. Job Summary

The Inventory Control Manager is in charge of the Copperbelt/Northern Region to ensure that the C&S Management has accurate information related to stock, cash, values at hand and adherence to systems and standards in shops and warehouses at all times.

2. Duties and Essential Job Functions

• Conduct weekly stock counts in shops/warehouses.
• Raise inventory variance reports for cases where there are variances between the theoretical balance (Inventory Report and Week Status balances) and the physical stock on hand.
• Conduct random cashier spot checks and report to the line manager of any variance found during the cash count and the inventory count.
• Reconcile petty cash and cashier float.
• Prepare and submit inspection audit report of findings of each visit made.
• Checking that the goods received in all shops tally with deliveries from the warehouses to ascertain all deliveries from the warehouse were received.
• Check the shops stock report and confirm by physically counting that quantities tally with the records.
• Ensure that FIFO stock management system is used.
• Maintain records of all reports related to the visits made.
• Raise weekly stock valuation reports and calculate how long it would take to turn around the stock in the shops.
• Analyse stock variances and report to the management of variances that are more than 0.25% of a shop’s monthly turnover

3. Qualifications and preferred qualities

• Diploma or better in inventory control, stock management, retail shop operating and control systems or related field; or equivalent/comparable work experience in the area of duty
• Experience with the 2-week cycle system, controls and standards used to run retail shops will be a plus
• Knowledge in legal and economic framework for conducting commercial activities and international trade
• Good knowledge of inventory management, with working experience in stock control.
• Two (2) years’ experiences in retail business
• Good computer and communication skills
• Fluency in English and public official languages
• High level of self-motivation, precision, and commitment to results.

4. Application Method

• Application letters with detailed CV inclusive of a minimum 3 professional referees must be received by 5^th October, 2021. The cover letter and CV must be one document, and the applicant’s name must be the title of the file (document).
• Do not attach certificates and other documentation at this stage.
• Indicate the job title as the subject of your email.
• Please submit your applications by email only to: job@dappzambia.org, with copy to solami.t@dappzambia.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Skills Required

• Literature