Warehouse Lead at Vendease

Job Summary

As a Warehouse Lead, you will supervise the inbound, storage, inventory and outbound operations of the warehouse you are assigned to. You will leverage your exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills to foster teamwork and boost morale of your team members, as well as identify issues, analyze root causes and implement effective solutions

Responsibilities

• Strategically coordinate warehouse operation in compliance with the company's policies and vision. 
• Supervise inbound, storage and outbound operations of all Vendease products. 
• Ensure standards of health, safety, hygiene and security are maintained. 
• Ensure orders are processed efficiently and that the delivery of materials meets customers timescales/requirements. 
• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage systems. 
• Plan work rosters and assign tasks appropriately.
•  Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report, etc.) Conduct, oversee and be responsible for daily spot checks, weekly cycle counts and monthly full counts of warehouse commodities.
•  Ensure proper reconciliation and account for all variances. 
• Ensure stock rotation based on FEFO within warehouses and facilities in order to prevent stock expiry. 
• Coordinate responses to orders efficiently so that products are delivered in a timely and accurate manner. 
• In conjunction with the Inventory & Warehouse Manager, implement warehouse and management systems and working practices in line with best practice and continuous improvement. 
• Ensure security of the Warehouse environment and maintain access control, ensuring 5S housekeeping standards are maintained at all times. 
• Monitor and maintain stock accuracy by ensuring the physical stock is in line with the warehouse management system and ensure all stock movements are recorded to ensure accuracy.
•  Record and communicate all shortage issues to the relevant Materials Analyst. 
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the Warehouse Manager.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience working in a warehouse, preferably in a food industry. 
• BSc/BTech/HND - Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Technology, Supply Chain Management or any science related field. Professional Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Inventory, Warehouse and Logistics, e.t.c. will be an added advantage. 
• Knowledge of Inventory Management Systems (SAP, Odoo, Oracle, Navigation, e.t.c) is compulsory. 
• Knowledge of Food Safety Standards. 
• Excellent organizational skill. 
• Ability to prioritize workload with the leadership team and communicate status and risks to delivery effectively, without fail 
• Detail Oriented
•  Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities 
• Ability to adjust to evolving circumstances and maintain composure under pressure.