Stores Officer

The M-PESA Foundation Academy is a state-of-the-art, co-educational and residential high school offering the Kenyan National Curriculum. Driven by leadership, entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation, the Academy serves talented but economically disadvantaged students with demonstrated leadership potential. The Academy’s stores are its operational backbone. We seek a meticulous and proactive Stores Officer to take full ownership of inventory management – from receipt to issuance, and from policy compliance to system accuracy and reporting. You will ensure that every item, whether food, learning materials, student supplies, tools of work, or spare parts, is available when needed, without loss or delay.\n\n### Key Responsibilities\n- Oversee all store categories including Receiving store, Maintenance store, Stationery store, Farm store, Clinic, Uniform Laboratory, and Paints store.\n- Manage product creation and stock receipt in Sage X3 within strict SLAs.\n- Conduct monthly reconciliations and maintain ≥98% inventory accuracy.\n- Lead annual and ad-hoc stock takes; initiate disposals according to policy.\n- Supervise Stores Assistants and support user departments (boarding, sales, etc.).\n\n### Requirements and Qualifications\n- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Stores/Inventory Management, or an equivalent field.\n- Experience: Proven 5 years of experience as a Stores Supervisor or Stores Officer leading a team.\n- ERP Skills: Advanced Sage X3 (or similar) experience is an added advantage.\n- Other Skills: Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.\n- Competencies: Inventory expertise, analytical thinking, attention to detail, ethical standards, problem-solving, and a service mindset.\n- Desirable: Previous experience in a learning institution.\n\n### How to Apply\nSend your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@mpesafoundationacademy.ac.ke by 24th April, 2026. Please use the Job Title ('Stores Officer') as the subject line. Alternatively, interested and qualified candidates can apply through the official portal: Apply Here.