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Logistic & Store Manager - Manufacturing

Bridge Talent Management
Full-time
On-site
Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya
Job Summary:

To maintain good warehousing and excellent stock management practices to ensure effective inventory control and availability of stock.Maintain company vehicles in good working condition.


Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Compile and regularly review stores' risk management strategy, policies and procedures, implementations, and appropriateness.
  • Forecasting space requirements, equipment and manpower required and obtaining sanction from management.
  • Compile monthly status reports and reports on dead stock for the management.
  • Ensure accurate and thorough physical counting of stocks during stock-taking and speedy variance explanation.
  • Overall Management of Warehouse Operations, including Stocks Management, both Raw Material and Finished Goods Stores
  • Ensure good warehousing practices and stock management is in place through warehouse health, safety, and security.
  • Maintain inventory by conducting daily physical counts, reconciling data, and putting accurate data in the ERP (SAP)
  • Establish best warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse in terms of productivity, space utilization, and setup layout. 
  • Stock Control: Managing warehouse stock to ensure there are no losses due to pilferage, damages, theft, or any administrative errors.
  • Ensure all Material Handling Equipment is well utilized and maintained.
  • Ensure all warehouse filing records are properly maintained.
  • Safeguarding warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
  • Keeping stock control systems up to date and making sure inventories are accurate.
  • Set accurate reorder levels for all stocks within the company store.
  • Ensure that the company vehicles, and forklifts are well maintained always & an accurate log for the same is kept.
  • Organize the department’s leave schedules.
  • Other projects and responsibilities as added at the company’s discretion.





Requirements

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management/Warehousing and Stores Management or any other relevant area from a recognised institution.
  • A professional qualification in procurement and stores will be an added advantage.
  • At least 7 years’ experience with at least 3 year a manufacturing set up. Management experience of at least 3 years
  • Sound knowledge of warehousing, stores, and logistical operations.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience using Enterprise resource planning systems like SAP is an added advantage.