Job Function:
Reporting to the Operations Director. The KENPHIA II
Central Warehouse Logistician serves as the key individual responsible for the
effective management of the central warehouse operations. This role entails
overseeing the receipt and dispatch of goods, implementing efficient stock
inventory monitoring and replenishment levels, and coordinating the timely
distribution of equipment and supplies to KENPHIA II regional warehouses and
field teams. Additionally, the incumbent will assume supervisory responsibilities
over the regional logisticians to ensure seamless coordination and adherence to
logistical protocols across all operational areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Warehouse Management: Manage the day-to-day operations of the central
warehouse, including receiving, storing, and dispatching goods in accordance
with established procedures and standards.
Inventory Control: Implement and maintain systems for monitoring stock
levels, conducting regular stock counts, and ensuring accurate record-keeping
of inventory transactions.
Distribution Coordination: Coordinate the efficient and timely
distribution of equipment, supplies, and materials to regional warehouses and
field teams, taking into account logistical considerations such as
transportation, storage capacity, and demand forecasts.
Supervision and Training: Provide supervision, guidance, and training to regional logisticians to ensure consistency in operational procedures, compliance with organizational policies, and effective communication within the logistical network.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that all goods received and dispatched meet quality
standards and specifications, and address any discrepancies or issues in a
timely manner.
Reporting and Documentation: Prepare regular reports on warehouse
activities, inventory status, and distribution metrics for review by
management, and maintain accurate documentation of all warehouse transactions
and records.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process
optimization, cost reduction, and performance improvement within the warehouse
operations, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement necessary changes.
Qualifications and Experience:
A minimum of a BSc./Diploma/B.Pharm in Laboratory
Science, Laboratory Technology, Pharmacy or a related discipline and a
certificate in Logistics or Supply Chain Management .
Hands on experience using an Enterprise Resource
Planning System (ERP) or Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Experience warehousing and distributing laboratory
supplies and reagents to the last mile for non-governmental organizations and
CDC/USAID funded projects.
Experience distributing temperature sensitive
commodities that need to be maintained between 2 – 8 degrees (refrigerated)
Centigrade/Celsius and between -15 to -35 degrees Centigrade/Celsius.
Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience
Prior experience managing laboratory logistics
operations for population-based surveys will be an added advantage.
Able to maintain high levels of confidentiality
Ability to multi-task and work with minimal
supervision
Computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office
applications
Flexible, willing to travel and work in both urban
and rural parts of Kenya.
Ability to work in a team setting with minimal
supervision.
How To Apply
If you meet the above qualifications, kindly send
your application which includes a cover letter and an updated CV including
names of three professional referees to CIHEBKENYA_Recruitment@cihebkenya.org
on or before 25th July 2024.
Applicants are advised to include the title in the
subject line.
