Store Keeper

Company Profile

East African Trading House /EATH / is Ethiopia’s foremost and wide spread distribution and wholesaler of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). EATH’s distribution and wholesale stores supplies quality and value added products at affordable rates to Large and Mid-Scale wholesalers, Retailers, Hotels and Restaurants, Government and Non-governmental institutions, and other establishments serving end consumers.

EATH is established aiming to Impacting the nation through distribution under the umbrella of East African Holding Share Company which is the Ethiopian based giant and visionary company being operated by expats and indigenous professionals.

As the foremost institutionalised wholesale and Distribution Company in Ethiopia, East African Trading House and its flagship company East African Holding Share Company have been valuing the nation through industries and distribution more than two decades. Since its establishment in 1993, East African Trading House Plc has been gracing the homes of millions of Ethiopians with a variety of affordable fast moving consumer products through diversified distribution Model.

EATH is the only institutionalised Private wholesale and distribution company based in Ethiopia that is diversified across the nation and distributes its strategic supplier’s product for concentric and complementary market concepts ranging from Food, Home and Personal Care products.

Our distribution network, opening in strategic locations across the country, operates in accordance the emerging best distribution practices in order to reaching every households and end users successfully.

Major Responsibilities

Monitor and control warehouse inventory by overseeing, directing and coordinating the movement of supplies, products and merchandise into and out of the warehouse.

Detail Responsibilities

• coordinate incoming and outgoing inventory deliveries
• oversee and assist with the loading and unloading of deliveries
• allocate and organise storage locations according to requirements
• sort inventory according to established procedures
• mark inventory with identifying information
• update and maintain storage database
• track and manage inventory by completing regular cycle counts
• maintain inventory records and databases
• identify potential inventory shortages and communicate with relevant department
• provide regular inventory reports to management
• ensure proper packaging and labelling of shipments
• ensure shipping counts match the order documents
• process and provide necessary paperwork for shipments
• coordinate delivery sequence according to orders and balancing weight for appropriate delivery vehicle
• process and coordinate customer returns
• receive and verify accuracy of incoming inventory
• resolve any discrepancies between paperwork and inventory received
• inspect and ensure quality of incoming inventory
• process returns
• ensure accuracy of shipping and receiving documents
• enter all information into the system for deliveries and shipments
• maintain all records/logs relative to shipping and receiving
• adhere to all safety standards and operating procedures
• perform additional related tasks as directed

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting and finance, Management or other related fields with a minimum of 2/1 years of experience

Additional Skill

• Proven successful experience
• Powerful leading skills and business orientation
• Knowledge of proper bookkeeping and inventory management
• Strong organisational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills