The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), a World Class Centre of Excellence for training in Leadership, Management and Administration located at Greenhill, Achimota

Job Summary

The Stores Manager takes ultimate responsibility and accountability for all daily operations of the stores and ensures access to necessary supplies in accordance with agreed budget.

Reporting Relationship:
The successful candidate shall report to the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate shall:

•   Ensure availability of stock items while maintaining optimum stock holding, thereby ensuring cost effectiveness of the stores.
•   Ensure stock management policies and procedures are adhered to and complaints investigated on regular basis with feedback to Management.
•   Build and maintain effective internal and external controls and provide high level of customer service.
•   Oversee the maintenance of a perpetual inventory system.
•   Ensure timely delivery of items.
•   Coordinate inventory schedule and preparation of inventory sheets and monitor maintenance of inventory records.
•   Ensure timely identification and disposal of obsolete items.
•   Maintain computerized records of reviewing records of transactions, stock levels and related records.
•   Submit periodic reports to Management.
•   Perform any other related tasks as directed by Management.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a Master's degree in Procurement and Materials Management or related area from a reputable University.
•   Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (OPS) certificate will be an advantage.
•   A minimum of five (5) years post professional or functional leadership experience in procurement or stores.

Competencies:

•   Must be computer literate
•   Must have excellent managerial and leadership skills
•   Must possess skills in effective decision making
•   Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills
•   Must have customer service skills
•   Must have the ability to establish priorities
•   Must have good negotiating skills
•   Must have problem-solving skills
•   Must have planning and organizing skills
•   Must be pro-active and result driven
•   Must be a team player
•   Must have knowledge in Public Procurement Act 663.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants may submit their application, including their most recent curriculum vitae and academic certificates to the following address:

The Human Resource Manager
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
P. O. Box AH 50
Achimota, Accra

Email: hr@gimpa.edu.gh

Closing Date: 31 October, 2014