Storekeeper

Job Purpose

To effectively manage the receipt, storage, issuance, and control of stock while ensuring accurate inventory records, proper cost control, and minimal stock losses across the branch.

Department: Stores / Operations

Reports To: Branch Manager / Inventory & Compliance Manager

Location: Kisumu Mega City Mall

Key Responsibilities

ü Receiving and Storage

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• Receive, inspect, verify, and record all incoming stock against delivery documents.
  • Safely store and organize stock according to established procedures.
  • Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO practices where applicable, particularly for perishable items.
  • Ensure the store and stock-handling areas remain clean, secure, and properly organized.
  

ü Stock Issuance and Control

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• Issue stock to various departments based on approved requisitions and maintain accurate records.
  • Monitor stock movement and consumption to identify variances, wastage, or potential losses.
  • Implement stock control and cost-control mechanisms to minimize wastage and unnecessary usage.
  • Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels and flag items requiring replenishment.
  

ü Stock Takes and Reconciliation

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• Conduct regular spot checks, stock counts, and departmental stock takes across the branch.
  • Reconcile physical stock against system or manual records and report discrepancies promptly.
  

ü Reporting and Coordination

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• Prepare regular stock movement, variance, and inventory reports for management.
  • Work closely with Kitchen, Bakery, Bar, FOH, Accounts, and Management to maintain accountability for stock.
  

Key Requirements

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• Certificate/Diploma in Stores Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or a related field.
  • Previous experience in a restaurant, hotel, café, bakery, or FMCG environment is an added advantage.
  • Good understanding of inventory and cost-control procedures.
  • Strong numerical, record-keeping, and reconciliation skills.
  • Ability to conduct physical stock takes and investigate variances.
  • Honest, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
  • Good computer skills; experience with inventory/ERP systems is an advantage.