Kenya Warehouse Supervisor [Fixed- Term]

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 per cent more food after working with One Acre Fund. 

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

You will manage and oversees the operations of their warehouse. You will oversee the efficient and safe receipt, storage, retrieval and dispatch of several products. You will ensure workplace health and safety requirements are met and take responsibility for the security of the building and the stock within it. You are expected to ensure warehouse operation targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly. You will report to the Regional Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Manage a warehouse in compliance with One Acre Fund policies and vision.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations.
• Set up the layout and ensure efficient space utilization in the warehouse.
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the warehouse.
• Manage stock and reconcile live inventory with a data storage system (SAP).
• Recruit, train, coach and motivate the warehouse’s casual labour workforce.
• Act as liaison between One Acre Fund and NCPB Depot.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• A mimimum of a Diploma in logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
• 2 years of experience in Warehousing or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management software and database.
• A leader who can manage other staff (1 assistant and casual).
• General knowledge of warehouse management best practices.
• Use different G-Suites like Google sheets in your daily mandate

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kisii, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance paid time off 

Contract Duration

1 year

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya

Application Deadline

19 March 2023

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.