Stores Assistant

About the role

The Stores Assistant will support Jamii Telecommunications’ inventory operations in Westlands, Nairobi. You will be responsible for receiving, issuing, and accurately recording stock movements while maintaining a clean and safe store environment.

Key responsibilities

• Receive and issue materials, recording all stock movements in the ERP system.
• Verify quantity and condition of received materials before acceptance.
• Assist in dispatching materials to regional stores and field teams via stock transfer process.
• Ensure inventory is properly stored, labelled, and arranged for easy identification.
• Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and safety within the stores.
• Conduct routine stock counts and participate in periodic stock takes.
• Reconcile physical stock with system records and prepare stores documentation (GRNs, SIVs, STOs).
• Support equipment recovery, returns, and disposal according to company procedures.
• Report damaged, obsolete, or slow‑moving inventory to the Stores Officer.
• Liaise with internal departments to facilitate timely issuance and replenishment.
• Assist in resolving inventory discrepancies and respond to stock‑related queries.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and inventory control standards.

Required profile

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Stores Management, Business Administration, Logistics or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in stores, inventory, warehouse or logistics operations.
• Experience with an ERP or inventory management system; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and stock control procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational and record‑keeping skills with high accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• SAP
• ERP systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Inventory management
• Stock control
• Logistics planning
• Purchasing
• Supply and demand planning
• Warehouse management