Warehouse Operations Team Leader at Dorbe-Leit Solutions Limited

The jobholder plans, organises, directs, manages & evaluates activities responsible for inventory & logistical components in the organisation.

Duties

• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in daily warehouse operation and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned warehouse employees; assign workloads to warehouse workers.
• Receive, unpack, pack, load, issue, store and deliver materials; complete packing slips for shipments as assigned.
• Route, schedule, pack and prepare orders for delivery; load vehicles; schedule and oversee deliveries and pick-ups.
• Supervise the processing of requisitions and requests to invoice for reimbursements of warehouse materials; complete requisitions for needed materials to assure adequate stock levels.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and logs and prepare reports as required; maintain inventory of items in the warehouse; file records as required; supervise the assembly of inventory printouts and catalogues as required.
• Operate a computer to enter data, correct errors and control key screens as required.
• Operate and demonstrate use of specialized warehouse equipment as necessary; assure proper and routine maintenance and servicing of warehouse vehicles and equipment.
• Observe health and safety regulations; maintain warehouse in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures; advise of budget-related needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Outputs

• Ensure full delivery of sellable quality goods to customers within 48hrs.
• Approve credit notes to enable full processing within one working day.
• Weekly & Monthly customer service report ready every Friday and 4th of every month. Claim for damaged goods from transporters and insurers monthly.
• Finished goods and raw materials are received and dispatched in accordance with set procedures at all times.
• Stock accuracy by ensuring Zero stock variances between physical and system figures.
• Zero stock variances between physical and system figures.
• 100% compliance to cGMP, FEFO and FIFO.
• Formal half yearly staff appraisals for direct reports

Requirements

• A minimum of a Degree or higher diploma is usually required. A combination of related training and considerable experience may be considered an equivalent.
• At least 3 years work experience in a sales, warehousing, distribution, order processing or logistics.
• Valid material handling equipment licence. i.e. forklift and or stacker
• Valid driving license BCE.

Competencies and Skills required

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Good Numeracy & Analytical Skills
• Computer Proficient
• Excellent Planning and Organisational Skills.
• Good Relationship/People Skills
• Significant Use Of Memory
• Continuous Learning
• Good Decision Making Skills

Salary Budget: Kshs.40,000 Gross