Warehouse Officer at Renada Enterprises

Job Brief:

As a Warehouse Officer, you will assist in managing inventory, coordinating supplies to customers and other outlets, coordinates daily warehousing activities and maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment. Your role involves performing a range of duties to support warehouse operations and ensure timely receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods, managing inventory, and maintaining accurate documentation. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the role:

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Management:

• Ensuring accurate inventory levels.
• Controlling inventory levels.
• Updating inventory lists.
• Performing regular physical inventories.
• Assisting with inventory control.

Receiving and Dispatching:

• Receiving and dispatching goods.
• Verifying movements of stock.
• Ensuring the accuracy of shipments and inventory transactions
• Inspect and check incoming goods for damage, discrepancies, or defects, reporting any issues to the warehouse manager and coordinating with vendors or suppliers for resolution.
• Perform physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and stock checks to ensure accuracy of inventory records and reconcile discrepancies between physical stock and system data.

Documentation:

• Ensuring the accuracy and relevance of all documentation relating to goods received and dispatched.
• Reviewing Delivery Notes (e.g., Waybills), Goods Received Notes, and Loss Reports.

Warehouse Operations:

• Ensuring efficient and effective use of warehouse space.
• Organizing and maintaining inventory and storage areas.
• Supervising cleaning, maintenance, and repair of the warehouse.
• Ensuring accurate and neat stacking of commodities.

Other Duties:

• Checking purchase orders against stock levels.
• Preparing delivery schedules.
• Coordinating maintenance and repairs of the storage facility.
• Entering data into a database.
• Liaising with the Warehouse Manager and transporters to ensure smooth dispatch of commodities. 
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and company policies governing warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements 

• Previous experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, or logistics support roles is preferred.
• Basic understanding of inventory management principles, warehouse procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Physical stamina and strength to stand or walk for extended periods, and perform manual tasks in a warehouse environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in performing inventory counts, data entry, and recordkeeping tasks.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory management software, barcode scanners, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, following instructions and collaborating with coworkers to achieve common goals.

Required Skills:

• Inventory management
• Warehouse organization
• Equipment operation
• Safety procedures
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Physical stamina
• Problem-solving abilities
• Adaptability