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Job Description

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Chilanga Cement Plc is the leading supplier of building materials and major construction solutions in Zambia and the regional market. The company operates a network of facilities, which includes two integrated Cement plants (with a combined capacity of 1, 500, 000 tonnes per annum) in Chilanga and Ndola, and distributes by road and rail to all corners of the country and Southern Africa.

Joining Chilanga Cement means being part of a successful organization that builds its business strategy around product innovation. For Chilanga Cement, People Development is an investment in the future. Training and skills development mean employees can take control of their own careers; everyone builds their own rich and diversified career portfolio. You hold the keys to your success!

Chilanga Cement is looking to recruit dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic and qualified individuals to take up the following roles;

Position : Stores Issuing Officer

Number Required : One (1)

Reporting line : Stores Officer

Location : Chilanga Plant, Lusaka

Overall mission/purpose

• Issue out Materials and spares for use by various departments at the company stores
• Updates the Stores Management System on a daily basis
• Report outstanding material requisitions

• Computer
• Calculator
• Procedures and Work Instructions
• Phone
• Weighing Scale
• Trolley
• Forklift

Performance Criteria

• Ensure strict adherence to safety procedure.
• Use proper PPE, Handling Equipment and Tools.
• Do risk assessment before carrying out any job
• Prepare Inspection Reports
• Track and update all the items being transferred from one Plant to the other
• Update the Stores Management System of the quantities issued promptly
• Carries out scheduled cycle counts on a weekly basis
• Checks that the items requested are in good condition
• Bin all items in the correct bin locations

Responsibilities

• Maintain Safe and good housekeeping.
• Issues spares and updates the System
• Identifies discrepancies between system and Physical and investigates for reconciliation
• Bin items in their respective locations
• Manage all the consignment arrangements on the site
• Process all the Material requisitions within 24 hours.
• Bin all the receipted items in the correct bin locations
• Issue the requested items in the right quantities and update the system
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs
• Carry out cycle counts on all consumables and record in the replenishing book when items reach reorder level
• Identify discrepancies between System and Physical quantities and reconcile variances
• Replenish all spares parts in optimal quantities as requested by the end user
• Circulate replenishment reports every week
• Coordinate with users on Projects and Shutdown planning and give feedback in the weekly scheduling meetings
• Proper document management
• Ability to reconcile the discrepancies identified

• Grade 12 with 5 ‘O’ levels
• Degree or Diploma in purchasing and supply diploma with at least 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Technical qualification will be an advantage.
• Good level of computer literacy in MS Office programs
• Good understanding of the stores computer management system.

Technical skills

• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
• Ability to operate a computer
• Basic knowledge of Mechanical/Electrical components and spares
• Experience in the Mining Industry is an added advantage
• Ability to resolve queries in a timely manner

Leadership & Behavioural Skills

• Good communication skills
• Basic arithmetic
• Liaises with superior and other line officials
• Team player
• Proactive
• Willing to work long hours and under pressure with minimum supervision

Applicants should ensure that the position they are applying for is clearly written in the subject of the email. Only emailed applications will be accepted and should be sent to [email protected]

Please also note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted