Warehouse Manager at Abt Associates

Job Details

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Warehouse Manager will serve as the lead person in warehousing and the supply chain activities at the Kisumu Central Warehouse.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead VectorLink Kenya project activities in warehousing at the central warehouse level.
• Provide strategic guidance to the county warehouse managers and supply chain coordinator on warehousing and supply chain issues.
• Strengthens local project capacity other government partners in warehousing and distribution.
• Ensure that all of the VectorLink warehousing best practices and tools are being used for management of IRS commodities, and that all procedures are done in accordance with the IRS Best Management Practices.
• Promote use of PMI VectorLink computerized warehouse management system, recommend improvements and strategically lead further implementation at all county warehouses.
• Promote the use of data to inform and guide decision making by continually identifying gaps and developing corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and implement a plan to transfer key warehousing functions to the MOH/county government
• Quality control and receipt of delivered goods, and the processing of customs clearance, tax reimbursement.
• Management of the project’s inventory control system, including storage, quality control, inventory record keeping, and inventory reporting.
• Directs and supervises the storage, distribution, and transport of IRS commodity goods and equipment throughout the target counties and sub-counties.
• Ensuring accountability for all IRS inventory at all operational sites.

Qualification requirements include the following:

• Secondary School completion (minimum), or a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field e.g. procurement and logistics, supply chain management (desirable).
• At least two (2) years of experience in quantifications and supply planning and/or supply chain management systems.
• Skilled in the design and use of MIS systems for warehouse operations.
• Skilled in leading and managing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cooperating partners in implementing complex programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills.
• English proficiency required.

Duty Station / Location: Kisumu, Kenya