Senior Warehouse Officer

Job Purpose

The role holder is responsible for effectively managing Logistics operations such as receiving, inspection, storage, auction and outflow of goods for all warehouses in Southern and Western districts, to ensure timely availability of material to support day to day business operations. This role will also ensure implementation of requisite programs to foster a safe and healthy warehousing work environment. The role holder shall carry out his duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures.

Job Responsibility

 Ensure logistics activities in Southern & Western districts meet operational and documentation controls
 Implement programs assuring a safe and healthy work environment and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements in a warehousing environment in coordination with S&S team
 Ensure timely processing of warehousing transactions to serve customers in Southern & Western districts
 Manage and perform warehouse transactions i.e. receive, inspect, store and issue stock items in Southern & Western districts
 Coordinate with Finance regarding physical inventory and cycle count activities in Southern & Western districts
 Maintain and optimize warehousing facilities and space in Southern & Western districts
 Ensure good housekeeping of all warehousing facilities in Southern & Western districts
 Participate in the auction process in Southern & Western districts
 Conduct and organize monthly safety audits in each location in Southern & Western districts
 Ensure prompt and continued efforts towards processing and handling of overages, shortages, damages and rejected materials cases on-time and in accordance with established procedures and guidelines in Southern & Western districts
 Manage packing and preparation of material for shipping in Southern & Western districts
 Provide support for the delivery of auctions, temporary storage, shipping, mail, and document archiving services in Southern & Western districts
 Archive and organize live and final accounts records in Southern & Western districts
 Manage risks associated with warehouses operations (information confidentiality, safety and security, inventory damage)
 Monitor & control :
 Vendor compliance with SC regulations & standars
 Stock footprint ( levels & locations)
 Conduct periodic audits for stock keeping points
 Promote, implement and ensure compliance with sustainability requirements
 Leads all operations covering acquisition, storage, scrap processing, movement, and disposal of materials

Job Responsibility (cont.)

Years of Experience

2-4 years of experience in a related discipline

Nature of Experience

Prior experience in managing warehousing operations and/or inventory planning and control for a large organization of similar size and scale

Job Band

Vocational

Skills

• Practical knowledge of inventory storage
• Knowledge of transportation principles and management
• Knowledge of applicable regulations for health and safety
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and inventory management
• Problem solving skills

Education

Additional Education

Certifications

• Relevant certifications in Warehousing Management such as Certification in Warehouse Management (CWM) or certifications from Warehousing and Inventory Control Training from International Academy for Certification and Training (iACT) or Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) etc.

Relevant certifications in Supply Chain Management like Senior Professional in Supply Chain Management (SPSM), Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP), Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) etc.