Shumata International Procurement Assistant (Books Section) Job in Kenya

Work Location: Branch Dependent

Division / Department: Retail

Reports to: Branch Manager
Full-time
Part-time
Exempt
Nonexempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Procurement Assistants Book Section are responsible for the day-to-day stock management of respective departments’ stock units and levels.

The aim of any the position is to ensure that relevant stock units have been ordered, booked in, reordered or newly acquired on time to match the section/branch needs.

The ideal candidate will be required to oversee the assigned department/section/branch and will deal with:

ERP order system

Internal customers

External customers

Relevant entities that drive demand

Key suppliers

Key Responsibilities for this position include:

Extensive and thorough market research into current and future print consumption habits.

SKU identification and ensuring financially viable diversification of the same.

Order preparation, tracking and stock reconciliation.

Ensuring reorder levels and timelines are adhered to.

Dealing with sales, as and when required.

Assist the central purchasing unit with scheduling

Maintain supply chain relationships and establish own supply chain relationships

Liaise with suppliers for orders

Chase suppliers for quotations, product and delivery information

Section/departmental ERP & order management system administration

Detailed reporting to line manager.

Perform related duties as assigned by the line manager.

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Education

and/or Work Experience Requirements:

2 years’ experience in a similar role.

A passion for reading books – mandatory

Experience of using ERP, procurement and e-procurement systems

Customer engagement skills; Must be able to relate to customers, collect information and enact it, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

Strong organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

Excellent computer proficiency with experience in working with integrated systems and reporting.

Professional certification, Higher diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Additional Requirements:

Strong passion for books

Legal authorization to work in Kenya.

Flexibility in work hours to trouble shoot or work extended hours where necessary.

How to Apply

Responses to go to shumatainternational@gmail.com cc. jobs@shumatainternational.com​


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