Raw Material Intake & Inventory Control Intern (x4) – Kamimbi Aqua Feed (L)

About the Company

Kamimbi Aqua Feed (L) operates within the aqua-feed production sector in Zambia. The company is focused on maintaining effective raw-material handling and production processes, with inventory accuracy, material traceability and accountability being important aspects of its operations.

The company is offering internship opportunities to individuals interested in gaining practical experience in raw material intake, inventory control, stock management and production accountability.

About the Role

The Raw Material Intake & Inventory Control Intern will support the monitoring and control of raw materials transferred from the Raw Material Warehouse into the Intake Pit.

The role involves verifying, weighing, recording and reconciling raw material movements to ensure that all materials entering the production intake system are properly documented and traceable.

The intern will also help identify discrepancies, prevent recording errors and support effective control of raw material losses.

Key Responsibilities

Raw Material Intake & Verification

• Monitor raw materials transferred from the warehouse to the Intake Pit.

• Verify each raw material before it enters the intake system.

• Confirm that the physical material corresponds with the relevant supporting documentation.

• Verify product names, batch or lot numbers and quantities where applicable.

• Ensure that no raw material enters the intake system without being properly recorded.

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Weighing & Record Keeping

• Weigh raw materials individually as required.

• Accurately record every movement of raw materials.

• Record material movements using the approved intake system or register.

• Maintain accurate and complete intake records.

• Ensure all entries contain the correct material identification and quantities.

Inventory Control & Reconciliation

• Immediately report discrepancies between physical quantities and supporting documentation.

• Help prevent duplicate entries, omissions and incorrect quantities.

• Support accurate inventory tracking and material traceability.

• Assist with stock reconciliation and identification of potential raw material losses.

• Maintain accountability for raw materials throughout the intake process.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should possess:

• A Grade 12 Certificate – mandatory.

• A Diploma or Certificate in any of the following fields will be an added advantage:

  • Stores Management

  • Inventory Management

  • Procurement & Supply Chain Management

  • Accounting

  • Business Administration

  • Data Management

  • Statistics

  • A related field

No specific prior work experience is stated, making this opportunity suitable for candidates seeking practical exposure in inventory, stores, supply chain, accounting or related functions.

Technical Skills

• Basic inventory and stock-control principles.

• Accurate data recording and documentation.

• Basic understanding of material traceability.

• Ability to verify quantities and supporting documents.

• Basic numerical and reconciliation skills.

• Attention to detail when handling inventory records.

• Ability to use registers or approved inventory/intake systems.

Leadership & Behavioural Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Honesty and accountability when handling inventory information.

• Ability to identify and report discrepancies promptly.

• Good organisational skills.

• Ability to follow established procedures.

• Reliability and willingness to learn.

• Ability to work effectively with warehouse and production teams.

Work Environment

The position involves working around raw material warehouse and production intake operations. The intern should be prepared to monitor physical material movements, conduct verification and weighing activities, maintain records and work closely with warehouse and production personnel.

Accuracy, accountability and adherence to established procedures will be particularly important in this role.

Job Summary

Employer: Kamimbi Aqua Feed (L)
Position: Raw Material Intake & Inventory Control Intern
Location: Zambia
Employment Type: Internship
Vacancies: 4
Industry: Manufacturing / Inventory & Supply Chain
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate
Added Advantage: Diploma or Certificate in Stores, Inventory, Procurement & Supply Chain, Accounting, Business Administration, Data Management, Statistics or related field
Experience: Not specified
Application Email: careers@kamimbiaquafeed.com
Application Deadline: Not specified