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Job Summary

Job Title:
Receiving Officer and Put-away Controller
Employer:
Java House
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Procurement Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Saturday, 24 May 2025

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About the Organisation

Java House is one of the leading coffee houses with branches all of over East Africa. Our coffee houses would not be what they are without the effort, commitment and passion of the Java House team who make sure each branch is a place where everyone feels at home. Quality and professionalism are deeply rooted in our culture and we ensure that every cup poured and every plate served is a reflection of our promise of offering only the best.

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Kampala, Uganda

Java House is a leading coffee and casual dining brand in East Africa, driven by a mission to provide an exceptional dining experience through quality food, world-class coffee, and warm hospitality. Established in Nairobi in 1999 as a single coffee house, Java House has evolved into a household name with a wide network of branches across Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, recognized for setting high standards in the region’s food and beverage industry.

The company is celebrated for its vibrant, inclusive work culture that prioritizes employee growth, innovation, and customer-centric service, offering diverse career opportunities with training and flexible work arrangements. Java House embraces a dynamic business model that fuses African hospitality with international service standards, continuously innovating its menu, service delivery, and digital platforms to enhance customer engagement.

With over 80 locations and counting, the brand’s expansion reflects its strong operational capabilities and commitment to excellence. Core values such as quality, integrity, teamwork, and customer satisfaction guide every aspect of its operations. Through its corporate social responsibility programs, Java House supports local farmers, champions sustainability, and empowers youth through employment and skills development. For more information, visit www.javahouseafrica.com.

Are you looking for Procurement jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Receiving Officer and Put-away Controller job at Java House

Full Time

Deadline: 

24 May 2025

Job Title

Receiving Officer and Put-away Controller job at Java House

Java House

Job Description

Job Title: Receiving Officer and Put-away Controller (Fresher Jobs)

Organization: Java House

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

All candidates should send their updated CVs via Email to: jointheteam@javahouseafrica.com

Deadline: 24th, May 2025

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How to Apply

  • Inspect deliveries by checking of quantity and quality of items brought in by the supplier for conformity or discrepancies and report / documentation for a seamless return process.

  • Physical verification of all incoming stock to the commissary to confirm quantity, material and quality against the accompanying documentation.

  • Maintaining accurate records for all the items received at the commissary including LPOs, delivery notes and invoices for traceability.

  • Document and escalate to the immediate supervisor all the discrepancies that may be noted in the items received.

  • Ensures that the inward goods and stock control department is properly controlled and organized for sufficient manufacturing and retail support and for the achievement of organization goals.

  • Receives delivered supplies, materials, and equipment; confirms that delivered goods match purchase order specifications of quantity, condition, model number and completes all necessary paperwork for stock items received, processes and documents returns as required following established procedures.

  • Maintain updated and accurate records of inventory, including transfers and cycle counts.

  • Collect and analyze data to determine appropriate order quantities within the warehouse.

  • Creates and maintains accurate written procedures for the primary inventory control functions and processes, ensuring accuracy and integrity of the stock management system implemented.

  • Track rates of accuracy, purchase and return as well as defective items to inform quality control decisions Oversee inventory and supply chain management according to company guidelines

  • Initiate the process of requesting for Goods Return Notes for items not received but invoiced Nurture positive relationships with suppliers and customers.

  • Generates daily reports to control the key critical areas of the stock system and address any discrepancy.

  • Managing control measures to make sure inaccuracies and errors are highlighted and resolved.

  • Prepare, generate, and file financial inventory reports; review performance reports daily, weekly and monthly with management.

Receiving Officer and Put-away Controller job at Java House

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  • Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management would be desirable


Experience

  • At least one year experience in busy warehouse and working as a storekeeper.

  • Experience in basic accounting practices.

  • Experience of working in an FMCG environment

  • Excellent IT skills, numerical skills for financial analysis.

  • Excellent English verbal and written skills


Core competencies:

  • Good computer skills: MS Excel, MS Word. These are required for data analysis and report generation.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Must have very high ethical and integrity standards

  • Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

  • Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights with a good sense of balance Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season

  • Analytical mind with ability to make accurate mathematical computations.

  • Good analytical skills, able to determine probable root cause.

  • Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.

  • Strong analytical skills, able to determine probable root cause.

  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize among different tasks for effective output Ability to work under pressure situations

  • Enthusiastic team player, able to motivate the team when challenging situations arise Strong attention to detail, seeks out information that helps deliver the section targets Always demonstrates strong safety awareness



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