Job Description
Job Summary
As a Warehouse Lead, you will supervise the inbound, storage, inventory and outbound operations of the warehouse you are assigned to. You will leverage your exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills to foster teamwork and boost morale of your team members, as well as identify issues, analyze root causes and implement effective solutions
Responsibilities
- Strategically coordinate warehouse operation in compliance with the company's policies and vision.
- Supervise inbound, storage and outbound operations of all Vendease products.
- Ensure standards of health, safety, hygiene and security are maintained.
- Ensure orders are processed efficiently and that the delivery of materials meets customers timescales/requirements.
- Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage systems.
- Plan work rosters and assign tasks appropriately.
- Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report, etc.) Conduct, oversee and be responsible for daily spot checks, weekly cycle counts and monthly full counts of warehouse commodities.
- Ensure proper reconciliation and account for all variances.
- Ensure stock rotation based on FEFO within warehouses and facilities in order to prevent stock expiry.
- Coordinate responses to orders efficiently so that products are delivered in a timely and accurate manner.
- In conjunction with the Inventory & Warehouse Manager, implement warehouse and management systems and working practices in line with best practice and continuous improvement.
- Ensure security of the Warehouse environment and maintain access control, ensuring 5S housekeeping standards are maintained at all times.
- Monitor and maintain stock accuracy by ensuring the physical stock is in line with the warehouse management system and ensure all stock movements are recorded to ensure accuracy.
- Record and communicate all shortage issues to the relevant Materials Analyst.
- Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the Warehouse Manager.
Requirements
- 3+ years experience working in a warehouse, preferably in a food industry.
- BSc/BTech/HND - Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Technology, Supply Chain Management or any science related field. Professional Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Inventory, Warehouse and Logistics, e.t.c. will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Inventory Management Systems (SAP, Odoo, Oracle, Navigation, e.t.c) is compulsory.
- Knowledge of Food Safety Standards.
- Excellent organizational skill.
- Ability to prioritize workload with the leadership team and communicate status and risks to delivery effectively, without fail
- Detail Oriented
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Ability to adjust to evolving circumstances and maintain composure under pressure.