Material Handler

Job Reference Number: MH001
Department: East
Business Unit:
Industry: Supply Chain
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

Job Description

The Materials Handler is responsible for ensuring that the materials and supplies are available when needed and that they are properly managed.  the materials handler helps to ensure the smooth operation of the EWSC and its ability to meet its goals and is accountable for receiving, storing, and distributing materials and supplies in a safe and efficient manner. The materials handler is also responsible for maintaining inventory records and ensuring that the materials are properly labelled and identified and promoting an enabling delivery environment for EWSC to become a high-performing organization whereby material handling practices and decisions are aligned with the EWSC vision, mission, and values.

Key Output

• System Maintenance and Generating Purchase Orders
• Obsolete and Surplus Management
• Inventory Documentation and Reporting
• Receiving and Issuing
• Housekeeping
• Stakeholder
• Compliance and Governance
• SHEQ Champion
• Culture

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of the receipt, warehousing, and distribution of inventory.
• Demonstrated ability in materials handling warehousing and distribution operation for EWSC.
• Understanding the relationship between products, accessories and spare parts that we offer to inform inventory related decisions
• Sound knowledge of best practices with regards to supply management processes.
• Good business English is essential.
• Analytical skills
• Working knowledge of ERP systems would be and added advantage

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification 

• Certificate in Business Management, or Logistics and valid material handling equipment licenses

Experience

• 2 years’ working experience in inventory control, logistics management or procurement