Job Description
Objective / Purpose of Job
- To oversee the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of the organization's wide variety of products.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and monitor the receipt, order assembly and dispatch of goods from the company's warehouse
- Ensures that expired goods are locked in expired goods room and that returned, and quarantined items are stored and tagged appropriately
- Ensures the timely preparation of bin cards and GRNs regarding short dated and expired products and coverage levels
- Ensures that warehouse adheres to all relevant GDP and other quality standards
- Signs order and dispatch receipts of all incoming and outgoing goods from the warehouse
- Utilizes space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently and oversee the planned maintenance of machinery and equipment
- Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget and scheduling expenditures
- Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols
- Assists the supply chain manager in organizing the recruitment and training of staff, as well as monitoring staff performance and progress
- Motivates, organize and encourage teamwork within the warehouse to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded
- Oversees submission of monthly regular reports to the supply chain manager
- Oversees the operation of the raw material/ packaging material warehouses
- Works with sales, accounts, production, QA and procurement on relevant warehouse priorities
- Leads quarterly stock counts
Qualification / Requirements
- HND or B.Sc. in Supply Chain or other relevant courses
- Min of 10 years’ experience in warehouse management (preferably in the pharmaceutical industry)
- Good knowledge of the following:
- Modern warehouse procedures
- Warehouse management
- Methods of proper and orderly storage and issuance of materials
- Basic stock inventory procedures & requisitions
- Computerized warehouse record keeping systems