About the Role

We are seeking a Logistics and Warehouse Assistant Manager to lead and elevate our logistics and warehouse function by enhancing its developments and in accordance with local, regional, segment, and corporate objectives and guidelines. Strong leadership will be key in ensuring achievement of overall objectives related to safety, profitability, competitiveness, customer satisfaction, service, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Warehouse and Logistics team, to develop, coach, and guide members to ensure a workforce that is competent, engaged, and enabled to meet current and future needs.
• Implement and monitor procedures and guidelines to ensure Warehouse and Logistics activities are compliant with local laws and regulations, ISO 9001, ISO14001 and ISO 45001, and the HSEQ Management system.
• Initiate, drive, and follow up continuous improvement activities through agreed KPIs.
• Run efficient freight and warehouse tenders, and research and suggest cost-effective shipping methods in cooperation with Purchasing.
• Set transportation operations guidelines, monitor delivery performance, review and approve transportation contracts, and advise on delivery improvements.
• Maintain the right stock levels, and arrange stock counting and activities to ensure correct inventory is displayed in the system.
• Manage warehouse operations like receiving and picking, quality control, and expiry date follow-up.
• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse by planning and implementing optimal layouts, inspecting equipment, issuing work orders for repair, and requisitions for replacement.

Requirements

• At a minimum, a bachelor's or master's degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management/Operations Management/Business Administration.
• 5 to 7 years' experience in a Supply Chain/Logistics and Warehouse role, and a minimum of four years of proven leadership experience in logistics, warehousing, and supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality standards and regulations in Kenya, and the ability to implement and monitor company-wide compliance programs.
• Well conversant with end-to-end freight/customs procedures and regulations in Kenya.
• Demonstrated expertise in inventory control, distribution and procurement/purchasing processes.

Skills:

• Leadership and team development, initiative and accountability, negotiation and persuasion, methodical planning, sound judgment, clear communication, adaptability in dynamic environments.

• Lead the Warehouse and Logistics team, to develop, coach, and guide members to ensure a workforce that is competent, engaged, and enabled to meet current and future needs.
• Implement and monitor procedures and guidelines to ensure Warehouse and Logistics activities are compliant with local laws and regulations, ISO 9001, ISO14001 and ISO 45001, and the HSEQ Management system.
• Initiate, drive, and follow up continuous improvement activities through agreed KPIs.
• Run efficient freight and warehouse tenders, and research and suggest cost-effective shipping methods in cooperation with Purchasing.
• Set transportation operations guidelines, monitor delivery performance, review and approve transportation contracts, and advise on delivery improvements.
• Maintain the right stock levels, and arrange stock counting and activities to ensure correct inventory is displayed in the system.
• Manage warehouse operations like receiving and picking, quality control, and expiry date follow-up.
• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse by planning and implementing optimal layouts, inspecting equipment, issuing work orders for repair, and requisitions for replacement.

• Leadership and team development
• Initiative and accountability
• Negotiation and persuasion
• Methodical planning
• Sound judgment
• Clear communication
• Adaptability in dynamic environments

• At a minimum, a bachelor's or master's degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management/Operations Management/Business Administration.
• 5 to 7 years' experience in a Supply Chain/Logistics and Warehouse role, and a minimum of four years of proven leadership experience in logistics, warehousing, and supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality standards and regulations in Kenya, and the ability to implement and monitor company-wide compliance programs.
• Well conversant with end-to-end freight/customs procedures and regulations in Kenya.
• Demonstrated expertise in inventory control, distribution and procurement/purchasing processes.