Elements and Performance Criteria
- Maintain and control stocks of materials or equipment
- Label, document and store stocks in accordance with relevant standards and specific safety requirements
- Follow stock rotation procedures to maximise use of stocks within permitted shelf life
- Identify stock discrepancies and replace redundant or outdated stocks to maintain stocks at prescribed level
- Identify and replace damaged/worn equipment or arrange for repairs or disposal as appropriate
- Initiate quality control sampling and testing procedures when appropriate
- Report stock problems outside own knowledge and authority limitations to relevant personnel
- Order and receive materials and equipment
- Determine requirements of customers and suppliers using appropriate communication and interpersonal skills
- Determine demand for stock, taking into account peak and seasonal variations in stock usage and production conditions
- Place and/or follow up approved orders using enterprise systems and procedures
- Check condition of received goods and take appropriate action
- Maintain stock records
- Maintain a safe work environment