Background

Hariss International Limited is seeking a Store Controller for the Engineering Stores-Maintenance department in Kampala, Uganda. This role reports to the Asset Care Specialist.

Responsibilities

Ensure the day-to-day safe and efficient running of the mechanical engineering store. Check and inspect all tools for availability and correct placement, ensuring all equipment is suitable for working condition. Maintain a high degree of product knowledge on all equipment and ensure housekeeping, safety, and security procedures are followed in the store. Ensure proper documentation of deliveries and approved delivery notes. Maintain an orderly storage and retrieval system utilizing first-in, first-out principles. Responsible for engineering store organization and cleanliness. Maintain accurate inventory records, research discrepancies, and work with necessary parties to correct them. Ensure that the engineering store rules are followed and the correct re-issue and sign-out procedure is followed when applicable. Be fully trained to operate all required material handling equipment to ensure safe movement of product to the appropriate work center and/or building without the part incurring damage. Conduct brief visual inspections of the product for any obvious damage (dents, dings, scratches, etc.) before moving from any of the outgoing shelves. If damage is present, the engineer store in charge will immediately notify the respective Supervisor of the area. If damage occurs during the movement/transportation of the item, the store engineer in charge will immediately notify his/her own supervisor. Proficient in lean exercises and make recommendations to improve the organization of the store floor and expand visual control systems. Knowledgeable of Paradigm Precision procedures, responsible for keeping all racks and material handling equipment in good safe working condition and clean of dust and foreign objects. Performs any other task as may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of a diploma in mechanical engineering or any other relevant discipline. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment. SAP experience/knowledge is a key requirement for the role. Familiarity with FMCH (Sidel, Water Systems, Husky, SACMI etc.) supplier network is required.

Key Requirements

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

• Ensure day to day safe and efficient running of the mechanical engineering store.
• Check and inspect all tools are available and maintained in the correct place and that all equipment is suitable for working condition.
• Maintain a high degree of product knowledge on all equipment and ensure housekeeping, safety and security procedures are followed in the store.
• Ensure proper documentation of deliveries and approved delivery notes
• Maintain an orderly storage and retrieval system utilizing first in, first out principles.
• Responsible for engineering store organization and cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate inventory records. Research discrepancies and work with necessary parties to correct.
• Ensure that the engineering store rules are followed and the correct re-issue and sign-out procedure is followed when applicable.
• Fully trained to operate all required material handling equipment to ensure safe movement of product to the appropriate work center and/ or building without the part incurring damage.
• Conduct brief visual inspection of the product for any obvious damage (dents, dings, scratches, etc.) before moving from any of the outgoing shelves.
• If damage is present, the engineer store in charge will immediately notify the respective Supervisor of the area.
• If damage occurs during the movement/transportation of the item, the store engineer in charge will immediately notify his/her own supervisor.
• Proficient in lean exercises and make recommendations to improve the organization of the store floor and expand visual control systems.
• Knowledgeable of Paradigm Precision procedures responsible for keeping all racks and material handling equipment in good safe working condition and clean of dust and foreign objects.
• Performs any other task as maybe assigned by the line manager.

• SAP experience/knowledge
• FMCH (Sidel, Water Systems, Husky, SACMI etc) Supplier network
• Lean exercises
• Material handling equipment operation
• Product knowledge
• Inventory management
• Documentation
• Housekeeping
• Safety procedures
• Security procedures
• Customer service
• Independent work
• Problem-solving

• Diploma in mechanical engineering or any other relevant discipline
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment
• SAP experience/knowledge upfront is key requirement for the role
• FMCH(Sidel,Water Systems,Husky,SACMI etc) Supplier network
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices