Junior Store Controller

About Puratos

Puratos is a global leader specializing in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients, dedicated to creating innovative food solutions that promote health and wellbeing worldwide. With over 10,000 employees across more than 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 2.8 billion euros in 2022, Puratos is driven by its passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and strong community commitments, fostering a unique culture within the company.

Role Summary

The Junior Store Controller based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, plays a pivotal role in overseeing the routine operations and activities of the stores. This position ensures the correct and safe storage of finished products, raw materials, store items, and non-stock items following established warehouse and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain proper storage and handling protocols for finished products, raw materials, store items, and non-stock materials adhering to warehouse procedures and safety standards.
• Oversee daily store operations and activities, ensuring smooth functioning.
• Distribute stock to various user departments in line with company policies.
• Perform physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy of product inflows and outflows within the stores.
• Maintain stock levels at optimal quantities to support operations effectively.
• Keep accurate and updated records of store inventory and prepare reports on inventory status.
• Supervise all aspects of material receipt, processing, fulfillment, movement, pickup, monitoring, and dispatch in the plant.
• Optimize store space utilization by regularly reviewing layout and material flow to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure daily transactions within the stores are consistently updated in the system.
• Coordinate regular and periodic stock counts and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Investigate incidents involving damaged or missing stock and report findings to the supervisor.
• Implement and adhere to approved Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies to maintain store safety.
• Continuously assess and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of store management policies, procedures, and processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, Management, or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to one year of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills combined with a coaching and supportive approach.
• Attributes such as teamwork, trustworthiness, a service-oriented mindset, openness, and a continuous improvement attitude.
• A self-driven and positive demeanor.

Work Environment and Culture

Puratos promotes a warm, family-oriented workplace that values historical growth and prepares for the future with a long-term vision. The company fosters a respectful, caring, and trusting atmosphere, putting people first. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity are core principles, reflecting the diversity of customers, communities, and societies served, which enhances innovation and commitment delivery.