Kotu, Amhara
Pharo Integrated Agriculture and Manufacturing PLC
Company Overview: Pharo Ventures is the commercial, for-profit arm of The Pharo Foundation and has been set up to harness the power of a vibrant private sector by investing in enterprises across a variety of spheres within East Africa. The objective is to build and grow commercially and environmentally sustainable businesses. The focus is maximising the creation of economic value and jobs for local communities. We have a vision of an economically vibrant and inclusive Africa. We believe we can achieve our vision and ambitions by investing in the human and physical capital of Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Pharo Ventures has country offices in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) and Somaliland (Hargeisa).  Position Summary: The Storekeeper is responsible for all warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving, deliveries, coordinating, and preserving finished goods; manages finished goods store & dispatch and logistics movements; documenting warehouse transactions, maintaining records, and overseeing storage of surplus inventory and property at the store. The work requires knowledge of methods and procedures related to the receipt, storage, and requisitions of supplies and materials, and supervisory techniques, personnel policies, and procedures.  Reports to: Warehouse and Logistics Manager Functional Relationships: Finance Officer, Truck drivers, Procurement Officer Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Receives and inspects all incoming stock and reconciles with purchase orders. Processes and distributes documentation with purchase orders; reports, documents and tracks damages and discrepancies on orders received. Resolves discrepancies in requisitions, purchase orders, and delivery reports by contacting vendors or requesters. Report cancelled and damaged items to the line manager. Keep stocks according to a prescribed inventory system. Supervise counts, weighs, and measures goods received or issued.Responsible for verifying all goods arrived as per the agreed standards, delivery note and agreed quantity has been received. Reconcile and explain variances identified during counts against store records.Keep a record of expiry dates and review them regularly to ensure they are used within their proper period. Responsible for verifying that all goods received are as per the agreed standards, delivery note, and agreed quantity has been received.  Maintains the warehouse in a neat and orderly manner. Responds to queries regarding procedures and resolves discrepancies on receipts and deliveries. Controls the disbursement of supplies and materials; and delivery of finished goods by directing the posting of inventory control cards or automated systems. Prepare and put Bin Cards on all items in store in which the Bin Cards indicate locations and the quantity balances. Directs the maintenance and operation of the stores. Adhere to all safety standards and operating procedures. Plan, coordinate and handle stock count quarterly and submit report to the management. Submit a report weekly on purchases, consumption, and stock levels of materials. Coordinate with the procurement team, transporters and suppliers on the delivery of materials. Prepare staff, space, and equipment in the warehouse for incoming materials in advance. Ensure locks are properly closed and report in advance if any security concern arises. Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures. Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.