Warehouse Manager oversees inventory, paper reel storage, and FIFO/FEFO practices using ERP systems, requires a Supply Chain/Logistics Degree or Diploma and 4–5 years warehouse management experience. Full-time role in Nairobi.
Job Summary
The role of Warehouse Manager
is both challenging and rewarding. The successful candidate needs to be
flexible, organized and capable of multi-tasking in a busy environment and
operate with the upmost integrity
The successful candidate’s
role will ensure efficient receipt, storage, handling of raw materials. He /she
will also safeguard inventory accuracy, maintain optimal stock levels to ensure
uninterrupted production, and lead warehouse operations to meet safety,
quality, and delivery standards.
Main Responsibilities
Implement
FIFO/FEFO and proper handling of all raw material and consumables
Monitor
stock levels and initiate timely replenishment to prevent production downtime.
Manage
rejection procedures for damaged or non-conforming materials for both Paper and
Consumables stores.
Oversee
reel handling equipments’ like clamp trucks and forklifts to prevent paper
damage.
Supervise
both Paper and Consumables Warehouse team members
Identify
bottlenecks and lead warehouse improvement initiatives.
Reduce
waste, damage, and lead times through process optimization.
Ensure
compliance with industry regulations, safety standards and company policies.
Monitor
and control warehouse costs, identify areas for cost reduction and implement
cost-saving initiatives.
Key Performance Indicators
Inventory
Accuracy – Maintain a minimum of 98% inventory accuracy 9 (e.g. Tracking, stock
levels)
Order
Fulfilment Rate – Achieve a minimum of 95% order fulfilment rate (e.g. orders
shipped on time, complete and accurate).
Warehouse
productivity – Maintain a minimum of 85% warehouse productivity (e.g. orders
processed per hour, labour efficiency).
Costs
Savings – Achieve annual cost savings of 5% through process improvements and
cost reduction initiatives.
Warehouse
Utilization – Optimize warehouse space utilization to achieve a minimum of 85%
capacity usage.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s
degree / Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Management, or
equivalent. A professional certification for this role will be an added
advantage.
Proven
experience of 4 – 5 years’ in warehouse management with handling paper reels
and strong knowledge of Kraft paper storage standards and FIFO/FEFO practices.
Familiarity
with inventory management and control procedures.
Proficiency
with ERP systems. (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)
Strong
knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management principles, logistics
processes, and supply chain best practices, with experience in implementing
warehouse management systems (WMS).
Skills and abilities
Leadership
and team management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop
warehouse staff, fostering teamwork, accountability, and a culture of
continuous improvement.
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build
relationships, negotiate with stakeholders, and communicate effectively with
internal and external partners.
Analytical
and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze data, identify
trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize warehouse operations and
solve complex logistics challenges.
Project
management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and execute warehouse
improvement projects, process enhancements, and technology implementations
within scope, budget, and timeline constraints.
Adaptability
and flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple
priorities and adapting to changing business needs and market conditions.
Good
problem -solving skills
