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Summary:
Viking, a leading travel company founded in 1997, offers destination-focused voyages and has won over 250 awards. The company is seeking an OCEAN – Storekeeper to join its team in Sub-Saharan Africa. This role supports storage operations and maintains supply inventory while upholding Viking’s high standards and STAR Service values.
Responsibilities:
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Maintain storage areas in clean and tidy manner, including Consumables area and Uniform’s lockers.
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Follow Public Health requirements on a daily basis.
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Prepare internal requisitions, once approved by the relevant supervisor, and distributed by Provision Master.
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Take active part of each loading and off loadings in accordance with safety regulations.
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Perform all required physical inventories.
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Communicate about Low Stocks to avoid shortages.
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Communicate about Expiry and Slow Moving items to avoid spoilage / wastage of goods.
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Cooperate with all team members, helping others.
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Implement and follow up on correct Stock Rotation Procedures and ensure that first-in first-out (FIFO) regulations are in place and storerooms are properly organized.
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Participate in “The Daily Reunion” every day to understand your team’s operational needs and to ensure consistent adherence to Viking’s STAR Service Standards.
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Ensure you always wear the appropriate and task specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for your duties onboard.
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Always use correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
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Uphold impeccable grooming standards at all times by complying with Viking’s Image and Uniform Standards.
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Ensure that company property is appropriately secured and protected, especially during rough weather conditions, in order to prevent unnecessary loss or damage.
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Demonstrate outstanding flexibility: must be able to work at different times of the day, under pressure and reflect a positive can-do attitude and the best image of Viking at all times.
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Become knowledgeable about itinerary-related ports of call, shore excursions and shipboard activities such as events, entertainment and programs.
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Have strong motivation to achieve the company goals and objectives (quality and financial) for the Inventory Department.
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Have full knowledge about safety & security procedures and can operate in line with all Public Health, Environmental and Safety & Security Policies.
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Participate in all training concerning onboard training, safety & security, fire prevention, evacuation exercises as required by the company.
Requirements:
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A required minimum of one year’s experience as a Food & Beverage Storekeeper or in a similar role.
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Extensive knowledge of food products, storeroom operations and storage procedures are required.
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Shipboard experience is an advantage.
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Fluent in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to speak an additional language is an advantage.
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Must be flexible, stress resistant, and a committed team player with an exceptional work ethic.
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Experience in material management systems is very welcome, especially in use of MXP.
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Strong administration skills are preferred and must be proficient with PC-based databases, spreadsheets, and word processing systems.
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Positive and hands-on personality, professional appearance, and impeccable hygiene standards.
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Excellent knowledge of all Public Health Policies required.
Benefits:
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Participation in “The Daily Reunion” for team alignment and updates.
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Company property protection measures in rough weather.
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Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and lifting technique training to prevent injuries.
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Appearance standards enforcement ensuring a professional image.
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Safety, public health, and security training and compliance.
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Recruitment process transparency and optional personal video introduction.
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Comprehensive data protection and privacy practices.
