1 month ago
Warehouse Manager
BrighterMonday Consulting
Supply Chain & Procurement
Retail, Fashion & FMCG
Confidential
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Job Summary
Leads warehouse operations in Kenya, ensuring smooth coordination of inbound, inventory, and outbound processes. Responsible for team performance, cost control, SOP implementation, and warehouse optimization.
- Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 7 years
Job Description/Requirements
Department: Operations
Reports To: Operations Manager, Kenya
Location: Tatu City, Kenya
Key responsibilities for the role include:
Warehouse Operations
● Oversee the daily operations of the warehouse, including receiving, inspection, storage, and dispatch of fi nished goods, spare parts and merchandise at designated facilities within the set SLAs
● Ensuring dispatch to B2C & B2B networks is done in full and on time
● Timely follow-ups with relevant parties on distribution anomalies
● Implement best practices for warehouse efficiency, including lean principles and cost-saving initiatives
● Supervise a team of warehouse staff; KPI setting, tracking, including training and performance evaluations
Inventory Management
● Develop and maintain inventory control procedures to minimize loss and ensure accurate tracking of products.
● Liaising with the Fulfi llment and planning team to set inventory reorder levels
● Ensuring inventory is managed under the best practice of FIFO
● Planning and conducting cycle spot checks, monthly stock takes, and end-of-month stock reconciliations Health, Safety, and Compliance
● Ensuring basic maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.
● Train, guide, and evaluate warehouse workers on safety rules.
● Ensure warehouse teams adhere to established warehouse safety guidelines, such as the use of PPE at all times. Reporting and Analysis
● Generate regular reports on warehouse performance, including inventory levels, order fulfi llment, and efficiency metrics
● Analyze data to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction Any other duties as assigned by your manager.
Key Qualification
● Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transport and Distribution, Procurement and Logistics or Business administration. Master's degree is an advantage.
● Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, with at least 4 years in warehouse management & logistics/distribution at a mid-senior level
● Proven ability to work with distributors, 3PLs and sales teams to ensure smooth distribution operations as well as ability to implement process improvement initiatives
● Is knowledgeable about inventory management, transport routes, warehousing and distribution networks
● Solid knowledge of FIFO, inventory control, and warehouse safety practices
● Hands-on experience in warehouse setup and working experience with a robust WMS, ERP and CRM
● Advanced skills in large volume data management
● Excellent verbal & written communication skills
● Ability to work remotely under minimal supervision
● Strong data analysis and people management skills
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