Warehouse Officer at Bedmate Furniture

Job Description

• Initiates and implements approved inventory management policies, procedures to guide proper handling of stored items.
• Oversees safe and efficient receipt of cargos including proper identification and documentation.
• Identifies, inspects and records the qualities and weights of all cargo received
• Oversees proper and efficient scheduling of cargo pick up from the warehouse
• Coordinates the flow of incoming and outgoing cargo or consignment in the warehouse
• Prepares loading plans and ensures that standard waybills are duly completed.
• Maintains necessary inventory documents and updates inventory records in the inventory system for the cargo receipt, storage, issues and release.
• Directs all warehouse activities, ensuring all cargos are identified, stored correctly, labelled and their locations are duly recorded.
• Designs and implements a preventive maintenance program for the warehouse facilities and equipment arranging for servicing as needed.
• Carries out the warehouse safety plan including conducting quarterly safety meetings with all Warehouse Assistants, ensuring compliance with safety requirements.
• Prepares and submits timely reports to management on all warehouse activities.
• Supervises the activities of all personnel in the warehouse including the casual workers/loaders to ensure optimal utilization
• Puts in place controls to ensure proper monitoring of all warehouse activities
• Reviews and approves in a timely manner all warehouse expenses before they are submitted to the showroom manager
• Works to ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all records are properly maintained