Automotive Parts Storekeeper

About the role

AutoXpress Limited is looking for an organized, detail-oriented Automotive Parts Storekeeper in Nairobi to support its workshop by receiving, storing, controlling and issuing automotive parts and materials in line with approved requirements. The post is overall responsible for managing all facets of the store, including stock levels, store safety and the delivery of goods.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse past sales, emerging trends and stock levels to plan accurate re-orders and order from the warehouse with lead times in mind to avoid stock-outs.
• Verify receipt of goods against orders and documentation, input goods movements into the computerized stock system and oversee orderly stacking and space management.
• Carry out regular stock takes, prepare stock take and claim reports, maintain fuel logs and report discrepancies to the manager.
• Dispatch goods, coordinate timely deliveries with drivers and issue customer orders.
• Receive and store non-conforming products with claims until resolved.
• Keep the store clean and orderly, learn new products and maintain good relations with the workshop and counter teams.
• Monitor health and safety compliance, advise management on slow-moving or obsolete stock and supervise store and delivery staff to comply with company policies.

Required profile

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar position.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of stock management and strong inventory and warehousing skills, with accurate stock records.
• Mastery of the MS Office suite, including Excel and Word.