Background: 

The inventory officer is required to manage the IT stores and ensure a sufficient supply of materials. The inventory officer will ensure lists of frequently purchased hardware items are tendered at least once a year and preferred supplier selected through the tender process.

1. Maintain the order lead time for each product to ensure timely orders with just-in-time delivery to avoid liabilities arising because of over procurement and storage.
2. Ensure that the newest models and supported models of products are ordered following the University Standard Computer specification policy.
3. Provide support to the IT Management in the delivery of inventory system changes and in the procurement of new equipment best suited for the University.
4. Support the implementation of new technology and continual improvements in the functionality of the IT operations and contributing to and maintaining existing IT documentation and procedures.

Person Specification: 

Essential:

•  Diploma in Information Technology, Information Systems with Finance or Accounting background or related
•   Four years of IT experience with at least 1 year managing inventory for a large organization.
•  Experience in carrying out physical inventory of equipment’s, requires lifting and storing of equipment including delivery to sites.

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems with Finance or Accounting background or related.
• Applicants should have experience working in a large environment and geographically distributed dealing with multi-skilled teams, reports, analysis and making recommendations including managing multiple Vendors and both contracted and non-contracted. Collaborations skills dealing with other departments and outside parties.

Salary: FJD 24,560.00 gross per annum plus superannuation

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.


Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.