Job Title: Assistant Stores Manager
Department: Stores
Duty station: Kampala
Norvik Enterprises Limited is looking for an experienced and passionate ASSISTANT STORES MANAGER to join our team. We are looking for a competitive a Stores Assistant who is responsible for providing assistance to the store manager in his day-to- day task.
Responsibilities:
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Inventory & Stock Management
- Receiving & Inspection: Supervise the receipt of incoming goods, verifying package counts against waybills and immediately reporting discrepancies or damage.
- Storage Compliance: Ensure medications are stored according to specific requirements, including
temperature-controlled areas (cold chain) for vaccines or biologics (e.g., +2°C to +8°C). - Stock Rotation: Implement and monitor rotation systems like FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) to minimize financial loss from expired products.
- Inventory Audits: Lead periodic physical stock counts and cycle counts to maintain system accuracy and investigate any discrepancies.
Operations & Distribution
- Order Fulfillment: Oversee the picking, packing, and labelling processes for outbound shipments to
pharmacies, clinics, or hospitals. - Workflow Optimization: Assist in planning daily warehouse activities to ensure a continuous flow of incoming materials and timely dispatch of finished goods.
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and automated storage robots, is properly maintained and safely operated.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all operations comply with healthcare regulations, Drug Licenses, and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485).
- Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain a highly clean, organized, and hazard-free environment to uphold health and safety (HSE) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
- Product Recalls & Disposal: Manage the removal of stock during drug recalls and ensure the secure
disposal of expired or damaged medicines according to legal guidelines.
Team Leadership & Administration
- Staff Supervision: Manage the stores and distribution team, including scheduling tasks, providing feedback, and conducting performance appraisals.
- Training: Participate in training staff on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and automated warehouse systems.
- Documentation: Oversee all administrative paperwork, including stock cards, temperature tracking logs, and delivery notes, ensuring they are archived according to procedure.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement & Logistics,
Business Administration, or a related field. - Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP modules (like SAP), and cold chain monitoring technology.
- Attention to Detail: Essential for managing complex inventory records and ensuring pharmaceutical safety.
- At least two (5) years’ work experience in pharmaceutical stores and inventory management.
- Clear understanding of the stores and inventory policies and procedures.
- Good interpersonal skills and engaging personality.
Interested candidates should submit their applications & CVs to Norvik Enterprises Limited offices opposite Padre Pio House on Lumumba Avenue or send a soft copy to hr@norvik.ug by latest Friday, 06th March,2026