Inventory Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

The occupant of this position will be responsible for:

• Managing the fuel and all other inventory operations at all or a combination of Guyana Power and Light Store locations.
• The specific store(s) that will fall under the direct responsibility of this position can vary over time and will be determined by the Supply Chain Manager – Inventory.
• Enforce compliance with all procedures related to inventory management at Guyana Power and Light.
• Manages the computerized inventory accounting system and assist with its modifications and improvements.
• Co-ordinates the preparation and timely submission of monthly reports.
• Reconcile Inventory stock balances and value with General Ledger.
• Review all stock levels regularly to verify that they are at optimum levels.
• Ensure inventory are stored in the preferred environment and temperature to prevent the risk of items being damage.
• Monitor and manage the Annual Stock Counting Programme.
• Ensure that records have been accurately updated and maintained.
• Produce timely and reliable management information reports on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Verify all locations are in keeping with Quality standards and organized to facilitate the easy identification and retrieval of inventory.
• Highlight obsolete, damage and slow moving stock items and recommend necessary actions.
• Prepare required Performance Plan.
• Inject all efforts to achieve Key Performance Indicators set out in your Performance Plan.
• Comply with all Occupational Safety and Health procedures and legislation.
• Review and update all Contractual Agreements in keeping with legal requirements or other developments/changes.
• Orient, mentor, coach and appraise subordinate staff in keeping with their Performance Plan and Core Competencies as outlined in their Job Description and take steps to correct areas of poor performance.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned to you within the scope of your employment, from an Authorized Officer.

COMPETENCY PROFILE:

• Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Practices relating to Inventory
• Knowledge of Inventory Management Software
• Conversant with the Standard Terms and Conditions of Electric Services, Electricity Sector Reform Act, GPL’s License.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Offices

JOB SPECIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Business Management/Accountancy from the University of Guyana or an accredited institution with at least six (6) years relevant experience.

OR

• ACCA Level III with at least five (5) years relevant experience.