Salary range: Ksh 60,000 – 80,000
Purpose of the role
To support effective and efficient operations through tight inventory control. The position holder will be dealing with risks to inventory.
Key areas of responsibility
- Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, supervise and participate in daily warehouse operations and activities, including receipt, documentation, storage, safety and maintenance of inventory for both active stock.
- Set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that align with the company’s plans and vision and communicate them to direct reports.
- Organize daily workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks.
- Prepare and submit daily performance reports
- Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures, advise and manage budget-related needs.
- Regular coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders on warehouse operations
- Take full autonomy of the warehouse inventory management, repository reconciliation, monitor employee productivity and evaluate the performance of assigned warehouse employees, and assign daily workloads to warehouse workers.
- Monitor and oversee QA/QC processes, packing, order preparation, dispatch, and monitor deliveries.
- Prepare and maintain relevant warehouse records, and prepare and submit reports as required to maintain inventory of items in the warehouse.
- Observe health and safety regulations, and maintain the warehouse in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.
Does this sound Like You?
- Proven past experience as supervisor or equivalent with demonstrated strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Familiarity with warehouse operations policies and legal guidelines
- Excellent communication (verbal & oral) and interpersonal skills
- Good working knowledge of MS Office
- Diploma / degree in first line warehouse management or relevant discipline
- Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
- Excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficient with data entry and inventory software and systems.
- Clear understanding of warehousing and stock control methods and procedures.
- Familiar with methods of receiving, inspecting and issuing materials and clear with reverse logistics.
- Good understanding of issuing, store and return of warehouse stock and supplies policies/procedures.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Supply chain related degree.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar capacity preferable in manufacturing company.
- Relevant, demonstrable experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge and experience of warehousing in FMCG/manufacturing industry.
How to apply:
Candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.
