Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage electricity distribution networks and all the operational assets associated with the business currently leased to Umeme Ltd. The company monitors Umeme Ltd and other Concessionaires in Uganda, directly distributes power in Ten (10) territories covering over 86 rural and border districts, operates a modern pole plant at Lugogo, and executes key rural electrification schemes on behalf of the Government of Uganda.
The Company is seeking to recruit qualified, competent, and highly motivated Ugandans for the role of Store Assistant
Number of Position(s) – 01 (One)
Reports to: Store Keeper
Organization\Department: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited
Duty Station: Head Office
The duties and responsibilities of the Store Assistant include the following:
Primary Functions
⦁ To assist the Store keeper in providing outstanding internal and external customer service, stock management,
Responsibilities
⦁ Assist the Stores Officer in monitoring stock items in stores.
⦁ Assist the Stores Officer in receiving, recording and cataloguing all stock delivered to stores for custody.
⦁ Assist the Stores Officer in filing and keeping data of all items in the plant yard including poles and treatment chemicals.
⦁ Assist the Stores Officer in issuing materials as per requisition and instructions.
⦁ Assist the Stores Officer in preparing daily documentation of all receipts and issues.
⦁ Assist the Stores Officer in preparing monthly reports on stock management.
⦁ Participate is stores office budgeting process, use cost monitoring tools and inventory volume reconciliation.
⦁ Implement the procurement plan for the section.
⦁ Implementation of inventory management procedures and SOPs.
⦁ In-country focal point for CMMS, ECRIV, EMMS（SAP）processes.
⦁ Implement the for Routine Cycles counts and Annual Physical Inventory Plan
⦁ Prepare Monthly/Quarterly/Annual inventory Reports for the store keeper
⦁ Assist materials team to deliver materials supply & management strategy.
⦁ Participate in planning, execution and evaluation of the strategy and action plans for stores
⦁ Identify Risks within storage locations and propose mitigations
⦁ Compilation, review and recommendation of material wastes/Scraps for disposal
⦁ Material Coding and uploading codes in the EMMS.
⦁ Interact with QHSE team to agree on stores QHSE Management objectives and reporting tools.
⦁ Ensure proper management of inventory (network and non-network inventory, project materials & 3rd Party materials) in compliance with UEDCL approved procedures and processes and best industry standards.
⦁ Other duties assigned by the supervisor.
REQUIRMENTS
Qualification Requirements
Education ⦁ Bachelor’s degree or above.
Major ⦁ Electrical Engineering, Business administration, planning, Procurement and logistics, material management or the related. MCILT, CIPS.
EXPERIENCE ⦁ Minimum 5 years proven experience in materials team supervision with Operator background.
⦁ Comprehensive SCM experience with all disciplines required.
Knowledge ⦁ Intensive knowledge of ERP(SAP)/ ECRIV/EMMS required.
⦁ Skillfully use of MS Office
⦁ Extensive knowledge of logistics.
⦁ Understanding of Electricity Supply chain
⦁ Knowledge of network and Non network materials
Capability ⦁ Excellent leading, planning and communication skills.
⦁ Good understanding of culture diversity;
⦁ Excellent analyzing and problem-solving ability.
⦁ Good command of both written and spoken English.
Miscellaneous ⦁ Safety conscious
⦁ Excellent team player.
⦁ Ability to Manage disputes productively
⦁ High standard business ethics and integrity
⦁ Highly motivated and achievement orientated.
⦁ Flexibility-Ability to work past normal working hours
Application Information
For a detailed Job Description and application for this Job, please visit our website at – https://www.uedcl.co.ug/job-openings/. Only Applications received Online will be considered. To apply; upload your CV (Clearly indicating 3 referees with contacts), Cover letter, and all copies of Academic and other support documents. Put the Job title on the subject Line.
Address your application to The Head of Human Resource and Administration, UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala.
NB: Each document that is to be uploaded should not exceed a file size of 1 MB.
Closing Date: All applications MUST be submitted by, 5:00 PM, Friday, November 29th, 2024. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted for guidance on the next step.
NB: UEDCL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
