Warehouse Assistant at British American Tobacco

Job Number: 2654
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Function: Operations
Level: Non-management
Appointment Type: Permanent

Job Description

• He shall be responsible for proper handling of all stocks movements and also ensure production machines do not lack any required materials
• He shall have the ability to identify good materials at their right quantity for production
• Shift working will be a feature of the job
• The main challenge for this role lies in ensuring good knowledge of Materials, Leaf and finished goods so that he/she will be able to interpret material specification sheets and finished product code so that any mistake can be identified easily.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide basic store functions of receipts, storage and supplying of materials under supervision.
• Ensure under supervision the security and proper storage of company stock.
• Store stocks in well-demarcated places within the agreed incidence of stock misplacement.
• Participate in stock cycle count.
• All issues and receipts to be posted accordingly.
• Ensure that the procedure for accepting incoming materials and its supplies for production are adhered to.
• No damage or pilferage resulting from negligence or improper security or poor handling.
• Ensure good housekeeping in the stores at all times.
• Ensure gangways are clear for movement of stocks.
• All updated reports are compiled and made available on the due date.
• Minimization of costs through effective use of resources.
• Proper records of all receipts and issues.
• Participate in regular spot checks on stocked items on daily basis.
• Ensure that the method of First in First out (FIFO) is strictly adhered to.
• Daily posting of material supplied on the system database module.
• Ensure Self Development by improving knowledge of the other roles in the department.
• Ensure development and implementation of Training & Development plans for self as agreed with his supervisor/manager.
• Provision of required information/data as required by the superiors.
• Minimization of cost through effective use of resources.
• Ensure good housekeeping in the warehouse at all time.
• Ensure that accurate daily stock reports are sent out to all stake holders on time.
• Maintain good working relationships across the supply chain, Secondary Manufacturing Department (SMD), Primary Manufacturing Department (PMD) and Engineering department.
• Maintain good working relationship with our external supplier.
• Provide ways of ensuring warehouse process are followed with less difficulty.

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the warehouse processes.
• A minimum of an OND in any numerical or financial courses. In addition to this, a good knowledge of computer will be an advantage.  
• Good inter-personal communication skills.
• Sound Analytical skills and ability to work with figures.
• Ability to work under pressure and with less supervision.
• Computer literacy sufficient to be able to perform all physical transactions in the system and sending of daily reports.
• Experience in use of material handling equipment e.g. forklift.
• Experience in an FMCG handling large number of SKUs preferably with a manufacturing organization sufficient to demonstrate understanding of products will be added advantage
• Ensuring that accuracy data are captured and sent out to avoid unplanned costs.
• Keeping all parties updated on issue that may affect production.