Technical Store Manager

  • Senior-level, Volunteer opportunity
  • Posted on 11 January 2021
  • Dakar, Senegal
  • Closing on 12 March 2021
  • Current

Job Description

About the role: The Technical Stores Manager is responsible for ordering and stock control of spare parts and supplies. Also responsible for supervision of non-skilled workers and local Day Crew, the Technical Stores Manager plays a vital role in running the Engineering department.

What you’ll contribute:

  • Maintain the inventory of spare parts and consumables for the Technical departments, and re-order as necessary
  • Receive spare parts and supplies onboard from suppliers and scheduled shipping containers into the inventory management system, and store in the correct locations
  • Maintain the onboard labeling, bar-code system and associated equipment
  • Scheduled inventory of spare parts of supplies
  • Oversee the work of the Assistant Storemen and the local Day Crew

For this role, you’ll need:

  • Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program will be required
  • Background in warehousing, inventory, and stock control preferred
  • Competency with computer applications and aptitude for learning new applications is required
  • Experience in computer software used for inventory and control preferred
  • Has successfully completed Basic Safety Training in accordance with STCW A-VI/1-1 to 1-4 (training may be provided)
  • Ability to effectively understand and communicate in clear English

About the Organization

Mercy Ships began our mission to provide hope and healing to those in need in 1978. Each year we send hospital ships filled with volunteer professionals who selflessly provide life-changing surgeries to children and adults who otherwise would go without. Together we are saving lives.

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