Lead Corporate Services Officer

Full job descriptionAbout the roleWe are currently recruiting for Lead Corporate Services Officer for Corporate Services - Management.The role is responsible to support the line manager by leading the day-to-day functions of Corporate Services by overseeing corporate services inventory and stores management. You will act as an owner and support operations by avoiding and/or minimizing operational disruptions.Specific responsibilities for the role include:Responsible for end-to-end operations of Corporate Services Stores ensuring items are available within the store; if not, solutions to be provided for alternative course of action to avoid disruption of operations.Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts, ABC analysis, reconciling with data storage systems, keep stock control system up to date at all times.Monitor inventory lines for hit-rate, consumption patterns by applying industry best practices to keep stocks replenished at all times, at optimum stocking levels for critical day-to-day operations.Keep tab on near expiry items and publish to internal stakeholders well in time so they can plan usage of items before expiry.Maintain up-to-date back-order register and ensure supply chain metrics are met viz monitoring of supplier deliverables, lead-time to delivery, items under various long-term supply contracts.Explore and automate the planning, ordering, storage and issuance of Corporate Services Stores to have effective controls and avoid audit queries later.Establish the department or teams’ objectives and priorities to align with and support business objectives.Regularly evaluate the department or teams’ objectives, plans, procedures and practices, and makes appropriate changes if needed.Oversee and supervise employees. Direct daily activities, recruit, train, develop and discipline to ensure a high standard of service delivery.