Stores Clerk - Milling Plant

Job Title: Stores Clerk
Work Location: Thika
Department: Flour Milling Plant
Reports To: Operations Supervisor
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Brief: Responsible for managing and tracking inventory in the flour mill and ensuring the efficient and effective flow of materials and products.

Key responsibilities include receiving, tagging, and storing stock, maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing materials, and participating in physical inventory counts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities.

Production inventory
o Update production inventory data on the data base (SAP) and share production inventory stock reports to management for stock level status.
o Update on the SAP database of all receipted & issued data for raw and packaging materials.
o Create and receive transfer orders for raw material & finished products.
o Send flour stocks and outstanding un-discharged trucks report.
o Maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.
o Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.

Flour Milling Operations:
o Assist with the intake, cleaning, and milling of wheat, as well as flour blending.

Record Keeping and Reporting:
o Document and report on various aspects of the milling process, including wheat intake, flour production, and other relevant data.

Customer or Driver Interaction:
o Interact with stakeholders -customers, drivers, loaders or other personnel involved in the milling process.

Inventory / stock Management:
o Organize and maintain the store, ensuring proper storage and accessibility of materials and products.
o Maintain and generate accurate records of flour and other materials in stock movement, ensure proper storage and handling.

Quality Control:
o Assisting in ensuring the raw materials and final flour product by checking for accuracy in weighing, blending, and other aspects of the process.

SOPs and established processes
o Adhering to established safety and operational procedures to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the milling plant.

Accountabilities:
The Stores Clerk is accountable for the following:
• Raw materials Stock inbounds and outward bound
• Finished products
• Storage
• Damages/wastage

Education and Key qualification Requirements:
Education:
• KCSE plus Higher-level qualification in store.
• Certificate in supply chain management / logistics is desirable.
• Extensive work experience of over 3 years in a similar position.
• Must have worked in flour milling company
• SAP experience is a must for the incumbent.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and quality focus.
• Experienced in food safety audits.