Job Description

• Determining, implementing and monitoring purchasing, storage and distribution strategies, policies and plans
• Preparing and implementing plans to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements
• Monitoring and reviewing storage and inventory systems to meet supply requirements and control stock levels
• Operating recording systems to track all movements of supplies and finished goods, and ensuring re-ordering and re-stocking at optimal times
• Liaising with other departments and customers concerning requirements for outward goods and associated forwarding transportation
• Overseeing the recording of purchase, storage and distribution transactions
• Directing staff activities and monitoring their performance