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Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily cycle counts, spot checks, periodic stocktakes and other inventory-verification activities according to an approved count plan.
• Count, weigh or measure stock carefully and record physical quantities exactly as found, without changing results to match records.
• Compare physical quantities with bin cards, stock registers and system balances and prepare clear variance listings for review.
• Support investigation of shortages, excesses and negative balances by tracing receipts, issues, transfers, returns and recent count results.
• Check product descriptions, sizes, grades, finishes, units of measure and pack quantities to identify misclassification or mixed stock.
• Ensure all stock adjustments are supported by approved documents and authorised by the responsible supervisor before processing.
• Update or support the updating of bin cards, stock registers and approved inventory systems for authorised receipts, issues, transfers and returns.
• Check that every physical stock movement has complete, authorised and traceable supporting documentation.
• Match goods-received notes, picking slips, transfer documents, returns and adjustment forms to recorded transactions.
• Maintain orderly files and count records so that stock movements can be traced during reconciliation or audit.
• Identify unprocessed, duplicated, incorrectly dated or incorrectly coded transactions and report them for correction.
• Prepare daily or weekly summaries of counts completed, variances identified, outstanding documents and corrective actions.
• Verify that each product is stored in the approved bin, shelf, rack or secure location and that location records are current.
• Maintain clear and accurate product and location labels, including product code, description, size, grade, finish and unit of measure where applicable.
• Identify duplicate locations, empty recorded locations, unidentified stock and goods stored outside designated locations.
• Keep unlike grades, sizes, finishes, customer-owned goods, returns and quarantined stock properly separated.
• Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, damaged, rusty, contaminated or deteriorating stock and submit findings to the Stores Supervisor.
• Assist with housekeeping, safe stacking and aisle clearance so that stock remains countable, secure and accessible.
• Independently recheck, or assist with checking, the product identity and quantity of selected receipts, issues, transfers and customer returns.
• Confirm that stock is not received, moved or issued without the required approved documentation and supervisory checks.
• Verify that accepted receipts are promptly labelled, recorded and placed in the correct location.
• Check that picked or returned items are removed from or restored to the correct bin and reflected in the relevant record.
• Report shortages, overages, mixed stock, incorrect picking, damaged goods and documentation discrepancies without delay.
• Maintain confidentiality and immediately report suspected stock loss, unauthorised movement or record irregularities.
• Develop practical knowledge of bolts, nuts, washers, threaded rod, specialised fasteners, electricity-line hardware and related products.
• Learn common dimensions, threads, materials, grades, finishes, packaging units and product-identification methods.
• Observe how stores activities connect with procurement, sales, accounts, dispatch and customer service.
• Complete assigned workplace learning activities, logbooks, reports and assessments required by the company and tertiary institution.
• Ask for guidance whenever an instruction, product, document, system transaction or safety requirement is unclear.
• Comply with company health, safety, security, quality and housekeeping procedures at all times.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and use ladders, trolleys, scales and other equipment only after instruction and authorisation.
• Do not operate a forklift, lifting device, vehicle or specialised equipment unless properly trained, certified where required and expressly authorised.
• Report hazards, incidents, injuries, near misses, damaged equipment and unsafe practices immediately.
• Attend briefings, training and review meetings; accept coaching and implement agreed improvements.
• Perform other reasonable, supervised stores and operational duties assigned for learning and business support.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a recognised university, polytechnic, teachers’ college or other tertiary institution in Zimbabwe.
• Studying Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Inventory Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering or a related programme.
• Eligible and available to undertake an industrial attachment or internship for the period required by the institution and agreed with the company.
• Able to provide a valid institutional attachment letter, proof of current enrolment and any required academic or identification documents.
• Basic competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel; exposure to inventory, accounting or ERP systems is an advantage.
• Basic numerical ability, clear written and spoken English, and the physical ability to perform stores duties safely with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Accuracy: Careful counting, checking, labelling, data capture and attention to product detail
• Learning agility: Willingness to ask questions, receive coaching, practise new skills and apply feedback
• Organisation: Orderly working methods, document control, time management and task follow-through
• Communication: Clear reporting, respectful interaction and prompt escalation of discrepancies or risks
• Teamwork: Cooperation with stores, sales, procurement, accounts and dispatch personnel
• Personal conduct: Integrity, punctuality, accountability, confidentiality, reliability and professional behaviour
• Safety awareness: Consistent compliance with PPE, manual-handling, housekeeping and equipment rules

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