Warehouse Manager at West African Soy Industries Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead and oversee the entire lifecycle of RM, PM, and FG stocks, ensuring optimal storage, distribution, and retrieval processes.
• Proactively assess warehouse conditions, space utilization, and resource optimization to maximize operational efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) in alignment with food safety regulations and HSE requirements.
• Ensure the effective execution of daily operations, focusing on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Conduct and lead comprehensive stock audits with a focus on 100% accuracy, ensuring reconciliation of physical and system inventory.
• Implement advanced inventory management practices to minimize discrepancies, shrinkage, and waste.
• Utilize SAP to maintain real-time inventory visibility and ensure timely updates for order management.
• Analyze stock levels and forecast demand to optimize inventory management and support production schedules.
• Oversee the handling of Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders for RM and PM, ensuring procurement aligns with production needs.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and procurement teams to manage delivery schedules and resolve supply chain challenges.
• Ensure all inventory documentation is accurate, auditable, and compliant with company policies and regulations.
• Manage trade returns efficiently, coordinating the return process from customers to the warehouse.
• Generate and analyse stock, trade return, and performance reports for senior management, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
• Champion adherence to HSE, food safety, and GMP standards across warehouse operations.
• Address and resolve any non-conformance issues, implementing preventive measures to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop warehouse staff, ensuring maximum performance through targeted training and development initiatives.
• Identify skill gaps and implement plans for upskilling staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Cultivate a collaborative and accountable team environment, promoting employee engagement and retention.
• Provide detailed reports to senior management on inventory movements, warehouse KPIs, procurement efficiencies, and operational risks.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate warehouse efficiency, team productivity, and inventory accuracy.
• Analyze trends in stock movements and logistics, delivering actionable insights to enhance overall supply chain performance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• HND / bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in warehouse management within FMCG, with a focus on edible oil, food, or similar product categories.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible and open to changing priorities and challenges.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams with minimal supervision.