Warehouse Assistant (Internal Advert Only) at Kenya Red Cross Society

PURPOSE:

The position holder be responsible in assisting in managing end to end warehouse processes: requisition, receipt, storage, controls and issuance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor all inventory items and ensure that requisition requests are placed on time.
• Enforce adherence to safe work procedures and practices within the facility
• Conduct daily line tours before the commencement of work, report work progress and setbacks to the supervisor, daily
• Ensure that standard systems are properly maintained in the warehouse.
• Ensure the safety of all materials stored in the warehouse and enforce access control
• Maintain the overall image of the warehouse by ensuring that the items are arranged in order, are properly labelled and housekeeping maintained
• Provide support during physical stock count of inventory
• Organize goods in the warehouse
• Oversee all issuances to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness and that all relevant documentation is in place before dispatch
• Checking that the correct quantity and type of goods have been received
• Recording any damaged, missing or faulty goods

Minimum Qualifications and Experience 

• A degree/diploma in Purchasing/ Supply Chain management
• Working experience with an ERP system.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and comfort with continually adapting plans
• Strong interpersonal, communication & presentation skills (verbal, written) and the ability to build effective internal and external client relationships. Should have the ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and judgment in working with all levels of staff.
• Pleasant, energetic, confident, with a positive, can-do attitude, good work ethic, and professionalism.
• High level of organization.