Job Description
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.