Marie Stopes International Ghana (MSIG) has vacancies for well-organised, client-oriented and energetic individuals with relevant qualification/s and experience to occupy the under-listed position/s in the organisation. MSIG's goal is to meet the needs of the underserved and improve access to the use of Family Planning (FP) and other Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services.MSIG is part of Marie Stopes International's global partnership, which operates in over 37 countries worldwide.

Length of contract:  Two (2) year contract

The Stores Coordinator (CS) will ensure that the day-to-day operations of the store's function is carried out in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner. She/he will be responsible for things such as managing inventory, receiving, storage and disbursement of commodities, ordering necessary stock and related reporting.
The Stores Coordinator will report directly to the Finance Manager. She/he will be based in Accra and expected to travel to other regions in Ghana when needed.

Responsibilities include:

•   Maintain inventory of all commodities/items to ensure that at all times there is sufficient stock of items on hand
•   Train non-stores Staff in warehouse and inventory management and collaborate with the Procurement Unit to ensure inventory items are procured and stored in the most effective, efficient and economical way and also ensure that commodities are
•   kept at the right temperature to avoid wastage and damages.
•   Coordinate the submission of accurate and timely end-of-month inventory reports of stock from all locations outside of central stores.
•   Work with Stores Assistant to reconcile the monthly stock report (maintained by stores) into SUN ledger balance for inventory
•   Conduct routine and on-the-spot stock counts at Central Stores, various MSIG Centres and Outreach sites
•   Work with external auditors to conduct end of year and stock count to submit report to Finance Manager
•   Manage and coordinate contraceptives procurement trend, forecast and quantification funding
•   Advocate for donation and represent MSIG at stakeholder meetings for donated stocks
•   Participate in the Quarterly forecast review process and support Finance Department to 'develop accurate forecast of inventory consumption
•   Responsible for ensuring that updating costing for inventory items are accurate
•   Any other related duties that may come up

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Finance/Accounting, Stores Management/Supply chain management or any field related to inventory management
•   Professional Qualification: ACCA Part I, HND in Accountancy will be an advantage

Skills and Experience

•   At least Three (3) years post qualification practical experience in Stores Management
•   Good spoken and written English language
•   Experience in managing large /multiple stores
•   Customer-focused with good interpersonal.
•   skills to engage with people especially other team members and suppliers
•   Experience in commodity planning and forecasting
•   Computer literate (Strong Excel required)
•   Ability to communicate effectively and exhibit positive attitudes to all team members
•   Extremely detail oriented with accuracy;
•   Honest, Mature and Reliable
•   Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and extra hours as required
•   Trustworthy and principled; zero tolerance for fraud and corruption
•   Experience in project management and monitoring
•   Pro-Choice and pro-family planning.
•   Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Location: Nationwide Recruitment

How to Apply For the Job

•   These are an local positions. Interested non-Ghanaians must, therefore, have the necessary legal permits required to work in Ghana.
•   Please label application and email with the exact job title and location if indicated.
•   Please take note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
•   Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications addressed to:

Director - Human Resource,
Organisation and Admin
Marie Stopes Int Ghana
PUB 267, Accra

Or by email through:

recruitments@mariestopes.org.gh

Closing Date: 15 February, 2017