Warehouse Assistant (Qobayat)

ROLE PURPOSE: The Warehouse Assistant is the responsible for managing one or more of SCI’s warehouses. They are responsible for ensuring all stock movements in or out are recorded, and for the physical security and cleanliness of the warehouse. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   1. WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT Maintain cleanliness of warehouse from dust, bugs etc; oversee regular cleaning. Report any leakages, rodents or infestation Responsible for overall security within warehouse (fencing, fire extinguishers, non-smoking policy, theft) Ensure all necessary equipment to run the warehouse is supplied   2. RECIEPT OF GOODS Receive goods into the warehouse, if necessary in collaboration with a technical programme member of staff Ensure a Goods Received Note is completed for each arrival Ensure goods are stored in the appropriate place Ensure Stock Cards are filled correctly   3. STOCK MANAGEMENT Complete weekly stock reports Respect Save the Children stock management procedures (records, filling, identification, storage). Respect Save the Children physical stock management requirements (organisation, cleaning, ventilation, etc) Respect specific donor requirements (e.g. WFP) Ensure proper identification and counting of incoming and outgoing stock (quantity, quality). Monitor expiry dates of drugs & food and ensure these are reported appropriately Oversee commodity handling (safe loading, unloading and stacking). Separate damaged goods from good ones and report them to Supply Chain Officer for investigation.   4. CARGO AND DISPATCH MANAGEMENT Receive and check Stock Release Forms Prepare all cargo and shipping documents (waybill, etc) to be transported to the programmes Ensure correct preparation of dispatch                                                                                                                  5. MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES The storekeeper will assist with various duties including, but not limited to : Support the general logistics team Locate and hire daily workers if necessary Management of workers to ensure they are trained in proper warehouse practices and conform to SC commodity management policies and procedures. Organise roster and pay sheets. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential Relevant experience in logistics Direct experience warehousing Proven strong administrative skills Fast learner Computer literate, with good knowledge of excel Written and spoken English and Arabic Good communication and      interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. A proactive person with      initiative, drive and honesty with high level of integrity, who can      perform and meet expectations with minimal supervision;   Desirable Experience      of other areas of logistics: procurement, fleet management Previous humanitarian experience A bachelor’s degree in business      or administration or equivalent