Warehouse Manager at FHI 360

Basic Functions:

Under the direction of the Technical Lead, COVID, the Warehouse Manager shall support the COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) grant implementation by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Specifically, he/she will support the management and operations of the NCDC warehouse in relation to COVID-19 commodities and supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Warehouse Manager will provide technical expertise and support the day-to-day operations of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) warehouse and also support the coordination of sub-warehouses in various locations.
• S/He will provide technical support to Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the warehousing system and provide support to supply chain processes for health commodities 
• Maintain proper inventory records of all items housed at the NCDC supported warehouse including:
  • Ensuring stock cards are allocated for all supplies at bin level and data on stock cards is updated on a real time basis
  • Ensure updating of warehouse stock report on a real time basis, the report should include status of supplies requested for release.
  • Provide regular and detailed stock reports to NCDC to include but not limited to shelf-life monitoring.
• S/He will lead the NCDC warehouse in the storage, picking & packing, receiving, processing orders, and dispatching of commodities from the warehouse, these will include:
  • Quality check for the status of received supplies (packing, marking, documentation).
  • check of all consignments received and verification of completeness and conformity with the Purchase Order instructions
  • count incoming supplies to ensure it match what should be received (number of packing units).
  • Lead Load and dispatch released supplies on transporter truck/vehicles in a timely manner
• Provide support in administrative functions regarding supply chain and the warehouse
• Provide the needed warehouse reports daily i.e., Goods Receipt, Goods Issuance, damage report, etc. in addition to sending the softcopies of the Goods Receipt, Waybills dispatched form
• Undertake monthly warehouse quality checks and provide reports which include but not limited to fire safety, smoke detectors, pest control system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing and coordinating work of teams
• Demonstrated skills in teamwork, collaboration, and consultations with diverse constituencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent information compilation and data analysis skills 
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in using email, word processing and spread sheet applications, preferably Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to travel in Nigeria for minimum of 25%

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy, laboratory science or relevant degree with 7-9 years’ experience in Warehousing and Supply Chain. 
• Or MA/MS Degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain or Laboratory science with 5-7 years’ relevant experience and 3 years’ experience in Warehousing and Supply Chain.
• Relevant knowledge of working principles with the Nigerian Government and donor agencies 
• Familiarity with the Nigerian supply chain system, COVID-19 and the Global Fund supply chain system and requirements is an advantage.
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above