Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Power Max General Electrical Merchants, is your source for the widest selection of in-door and out-door lighting, electrical fittings, emergency lighting and all solar solutions.Â

Responsibilities or duties

To detect and prevent inventory fraud

To detect errors in stock entries (Receipts, movements, transfer, adjustments etc.)

Physical verification of stocks in stores against system values to identify discrepancies, determine root cause and recommend corrective measures

Documenting audit findings and generating comprehensive reports to aid management in decision making

Follow up on stock reports from stock controllers on areas assigned (High value and cyclic reports)

Conduct spot checks on daily count stock registers and compare with reports shared by stock controller to detect any cases of misreporting.

Verification of all requests regarding stock movements and adjustments before approval(system)

Ensure right stock levels are maintained in all stores and at right costs

Product tracking from requisition to point of sale (Equate purchases to sales)

Analyze stock reports, documentation and operating practices and Conduct audits on procedures and controls to Identify gaps and recommend changes to be made to streamline processes, operations and manage costs.

Conduct spot checks in bars and kitchens on short expiries and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Conduct spot checks in hotel stores, kitchens, bars, laundry and waste bins to check on compliance and recommend measures to strengthen controls in place.

Ensure optimal utilization of available resources to help reduce costs and realize profits

Ensure all stock related registers are in place and recording is properly done

Follow up on recovery of variances arising from untraced products, unreported breakages and any damage as result of staff negligence.

Enlighten staff on stock policies and procedures in place and the repercussions of non- compliance to enhance awareness and compliance

Any other duty assigned

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or a related field.

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in stock verification and record keeping.

Excellent data entry skills and proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Basic mathematical proficiency for accurate stock counting, reconciliation, and reporting.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience needed

Previous experience in inventory management, stock control, auditing, warehousing, or a related role will be an added advantage.

• To detect and prevent inventory fraud
• To detect errors in stock entries (Receipts, movements, transfer, adjustments etc.)
• Physical verification of stocks in stores against system values to identify discrepancies, determine root cause and recommend corrective measures
• Documenting audit findings and generating comprehensive reports to aid management in decision making
• Follow up on stock reports from stock controllers on areas assigned (High value and cyclic reports)
• Conduct spot checks on daily count stock registers and compare with reports shared by stock controller to detect any cases of misreporting.
• Verification of all requests regarding stock movements and adjustments before approval(system)
• Ensure right stock levels are maintained in all stores and at right costs
• Product tracking from requisition to point of sale (Equate purchases to sales)
• Analyze stock reports, documentation and operating practices and Conduct audits on procedures and controls to Identify gaps and recommend changes to be made to streamline processes, operations and manage costs.
• Conduct spot checks in bars and kitchens on short expiries and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Conduct spot checks in hotel stores, kitchens, bars, laundry and waste bins to check on compliance and recommend measures to strengthen controls in place.
• Ensure optimal utilization of available resources to help reduce costs and realize profits
• Ensure all stock related registers are in place and recording is properly done
• Follow up on recovery of variances arising from untraced products, unreported breakages and any damage as result of staff negligence.
• Enlighten staff on stock policies and procedures in place and the repercussions of non- compliance to enhance awareness and compliance
• Any other duty assigned

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in stock verification and record keeping.
• Excellent data entry skills and proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Basic mathematical proficiency for accurate stock counting, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or a related field.
• Previous experience in inventory management, stock control, auditing, warehousing, or a related role will be an added advantage.