Main Purpose:
The Supervisor Technical inventory is a crucial role that oversees the technical inventory of the company to ensure efficiency and accuracy within the supply chain. The role requires supervision and coordinating activities in the technical warehouse unit. The ideal candidate should possess an understanding of telecom and related equipment as well as automation proficiency with a methodical approach to inventory management. The role demands a balance of analytical skills and practical knowledge of inventory systems.
MTN Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a competent individual to fill the following position.
Job Title: Supervisor – Technical Inventory
Reports to: Warehouse & Logistics Manager
No. of Vacancies: 1
Main Job Functions:
Key Responsibilities
- Compliance to all applicable policies of the organisation not limited to the Supply Chain Policy and Warehouse Policies & Procedures.
- Monitor and co-ordinate with the relevant Managers to ensure accuracy in inventory stock levels management.
- Oversee receipt and issuance of stock and equipment delivered to the warehouse.
- Execute and introduce warehouse optimisation initiatives
- Physical and system issuance and receipt of stock/equipment in the different warehouses
- Ensure that all material is correctly received, stored, issued and controlled in Warehouse locations.
- Maintain high levels of stock accuracy for both serialized and tagged stock.
- Conduct stock counts in collaboration with independent stock count teams.
- Conduct verification of equipment inspections with technicians or other teams for quality purposes.
- Maintains high level of safety and housekeeping standards within areas of responsibility.
- Responsible for effective access control and security measures to prevent theft or pilferage.
- Operating material handling equipment is of added advantage.
- Accurate document control and administration.
- Responsible for the accurate update of stock movement on the system and applicable documents.
- Provide timely/daily reports on stock availability for forecast planning.
- Generates accurate replenishment requisitions for inventory.
- Report slow moving stock for investigation.
- Scanning of all returned devices and equipment
- Coordinate regular inventory audits
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Business Administration, Procurement/ purchasing, Logistics) or equivalent.
Work Experience
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role of a large organization .
- Proven work experience in inventory management of technology equipment or similar role
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures
- Working knowledge of inventory management software and computer proficiency
- Skills and ability to operate warehouse equipment like a forklift is of added advantage.
Skills / physical competencies:
- Practical knowledge of inventory management systems & automation skills
- Capability to handle physically demanding tasks where required.
- Customer Centricity
- Great interpersonal skills
