Warehouse Supervisor, Nairobi, Kenya
Looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to manage our warehouse in Embakasi, Nairobi, who is able to follow standard operating procedures and work in a methodical and tidy manner.
Possessing a comprehensive understanding of material / stock management techniques and inventory control methods and procedures.
Should be able to work under minimum supervision.
Duties:
- Responsible for managing the warehouse operations and field related jobs.
- Establish and maintain designated work areas and arrange as needed; ensure orderly, clean and safe conditions at all times. Recommend layout changes to improve work flow.
- Receiving, moving, checking and storing incoming goods.
- Checking and inspecting goods received and ensuring they are well packed, labelled, of accurate quantity, and are the correct item as per the packing List.
- Packaging and labelling air freight and ocean freight cargo before they are dispatched.
- Making sure that all inventory processes are completed on the same day.
- Loading and unloading lorries, vans and other vehicles.
- Maintaining and servicing warehouse tool, machinery and Van. Recommend tools, equipment to improve productivity.
- Being able and certified to Operate a forklift is an added advantage.
- Welcoming and helping clients who visit the warehouse.
- Contacting transport companies and coordinating dispatch and delivery with them.
- Preparing deliveries and collections for the van / Truck drivers.
- Supervising the work of contracted support staff while on the field.
- Ensuring a clean and safe workhouse for staff to work in.
- Removing hazardous products and waste from the warehouse.
- Performing cycle stock counts and monthly stock take to ensure all items balance in the system, on paper and physically.
- Monitoring stock levels and replenishing stock. For the packing supplies
- Using Mechanical Handling Equipment i.e. fork lift trucks to move goods around.
- Accurately updating all data into computer and manual recording systems.
- Conduct surveys of household goods and pack outs
- Perform other duties as required by the nature of the position or as requested by supervisor.
Competencies:
- Holds a valid Kenyan Driving License.
- Experience and certificate in forklift and handling equipment is a plus
- Knowledge of logistics and warehouse management and related fields.
- Have excellent numeracy, literacy and organizational skills.
- Delivering excellent customer service to clients who visit the warehouse.
- Physically fit and able to lift and move heavy packages and objects.
- Ability to follow processes and procedure accurately.
- Can use a strapping and shrink wrapping machine.
- Should be computer literate, Experience of Excel, outlook, word and other specialist stock tracking software.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- A comprehensive understanding of safety procedures.
- Minimizing stock loss.
- Meeting tight and tricky deadlines.
- Knowledge of the removal industry, conducting pre-move surveys and pack out a plus
- Knowledge and experience in packing, wrapping and loading household goods
Personal:
- A good team player.
- Willing to work overtime at short notice.
- Able to work on weekends if required.
- Have a meticulous and efficient work ethic.
- Attention to detail.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Administrative duties
- Stock management
- Preparation and Delivery of orders
- Stock taking
- Shipping and receiving practices.
Education Experience
- Diploma in Stores Management / Materials Supplies or related logistics studies
- Minimum two years of relevant working experience with Sound understanding of logistics and warehouse management
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to the following address: kenya@mebs-global.com