JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
The job holder is to support the Stores & Logistics Associate in accurately receiving, storing, and issuing the Unit's supplies, ensuring adherence to approved Standard Operating Procedures for timely and efficient operations.

Roles & Responsibilities
• Issuing out supplies to end users according to approved stores requisition vouchers;

• Receiving supplies from Suppliers according to approved Purchase Orders;

• Tracking items in storage and manage inbound/outbound movement documents;

• Reviewing, verify, and reconcile inbound/outbound shipping documents;
• Repackaging of supplies, prepare dispatch notes, and initiate transfer orders in ERP;

• Maintaining clean storerooms with restricted access for proper storage;
• Conduct monthly and quarterly stock takes for accurate recording of stock values;

• Generating monthly purchase order fulfilment report and forward to procurement team;
• Addressing user queries regarding stock status, availability, and shelf life;
• Identifying operational needs and initiate purchase requisitions;

• Monitoring stock levels and advise on reorder in line with replenishment policy;
• Prepare and submit monthly report on stock utilization;

Person Specification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or related field;
• Should possess at least 6 months experience in a busy research or medical warehouse environment;
• Should have membership of a professional Body E.g. CIPS;
• Experience in Stores and Logistics management and ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Experience working with MS Office programs, office equipment (printer, fax, copier, scanner); and,
• Working knowledge of any ERP System and MS Dynamics – Navision.

Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.

Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda.