Background

AGL (Africa Global Logistics), the reference multimodal logistics operator in Africa, is part of the MSC family. With 23,000 employees in 50 countries, the company connects Africa to Africa and to the rest of the world. AGL relies on its 250 subsidiaries in Africa, Haiti, Timor and Indonesia to provide port, ocean, logistics and railway solutions.

Mission Description

To oversee the effective management of inventory in various operational activities and ensure independent investigations are carried out on any irregularities. Additionally, oversee warehouse controls, regulations and best practice adherence.

Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Inventory Management

• Monitor all daily count processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Oversee stock take activities in line with SOPs and update relevant records promptly.
• Identify and close gaps in inventory management processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Conduct spot checks in the WMS to validate that all stock movements are recorded promptly.
• Maintain records of variances and verify documentation for all product transfers between warehouses.
• Implement and enforce inventory control policies and procedures, including stock labelling standards.

OPEX Coordination & Continuous Improvement

• Design, develop, and improve warehouse reporting templates to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with performance KPIs.
• Coordinate and facilitate Daily Operational Review (DOR) meetings, ensuring action items are tracked, closed, and reported on time.
• Support the Warehouse Manager in designing, implementing, and monitoring OPEX structures within the warehouse, including process standardization, lean initiatives, and waste elimination programs.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive root cause analysis for performance gaps, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by training and coaching warehouse teams on OPEX tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma principles.

System & Data Management

• Audit process and documentation flow to spot inconsistencies impacting stock accuracy.
• Ensure system inventory records (SPEED/WMS/SAP) align with physical counts.
• Track and interpret variances to improve forecasting and operational planning.

QHSE & Compliance

• Report incidents and near misses promptly and conduct investigations using the 5 WHY methodology.
• Make at least 30 Safety Observations (SIRs) per month.
• Ensure all operational activities comply with SOPs, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct periodic audits of warehouse operations and recommend improvements.

People Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Train and coach subordinate staff on inventory, compliance, and OPEX practices.
• Facilitate communication between warehouse teams to ensure operational alignment.

Qualifications

• Business Degree in Finance/Accounting/Operations/Supply Chain Management.
• Professional Certification in CPA/ACCA/APICS/CIPS is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years' experience in any of the following fields: - External/Internal Audit, Supply Chain/Operations/Inventory Management, Risk/Governance/Compliance Management.
• Working knowledge of SAP and SPEED is an added advantage.
• Tertiary education in either Logistics or Supply Chain management would be an advantage.

• Monitor all daily count processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Oversee stock take activities in line with SOPs and update relevant records promptly.
• Identify and close gaps in inventory management processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Conduct spot checks in the WMS to validate that all stock movements are recorded promptly.
• Maintain records of variances and verify documentation for all product transfers between warehouses.
• Implement and enforce inventory control policies and procedures, including stock labelling standards.
• Design, develop, and improve warehouse reporting templates to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with performance KPIs.
• Coordinate and facilitate Daily Operational Review (DOR) meetings, ensuring action items are tracked, closed, and reported on time.
• Support the Warehouse Manager in designing, implementing, and monitoring OPEX structures within the warehouse, including process standardization, lean initiatives, and waste elimination programs.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive root cause analysis for performance gaps, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by training and coaching warehouse teams on OPEX tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma principles.
• Audit process and documentation flow to spot inconsistencies impacting stock accuracy.
• Ensure system inventory records (SPEED/WMS/SAP) align with physical counts.
• Track and interpret variances to improve forecasting and operational planning.
• Report incidents and near misses promptly and conduct investigations using the 5 WHY methodology.
• Make at least 30 Safety Observations (SIRs) per month.
• Ensure all operational activities comply with SOPs, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct periodic audits of warehouse operations and recommend improvements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Train and coach subordinate staff on inventory, compliance, and OPEX practices.
• Facilitate communication between warehouse teams to ensure operational alignment.

• Inventory Management
• Compliance Management
• Warehouse Operations
• OPEX Coordination
• Continuous Improvement
• System & Data Management
• QHSE
• People Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• SAP (advantage)
• SPEED (advantage)
• WMS
• 5S
• Kaizen
• Lean
• Six Sigma

• Business Degree in Finance/Accounting/Operations/Supply Chain Management.
• Professional Certification in CPA/ACCA/APICS/CIPS is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years' experience in External/Internal Audit, Supply Chain/Operations/Inventory Management, or Risk/Governance/Compliance Management.
• Working knowledge of SAP and SPEED is an added advantage.
• Tertiary education in either Logistics or Supply Chain management would be an advantage.