Warehouse Supervisor at Sahel Capital

Job Details

• A start-up foundation seed company is commencing operations in Kaduna, Nigeria with the production of foundation seed for hybrid maize production for seed companies in West Africa and is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor.
• The vision of the company is to be recognized as West Africa’s most reliable source of high-quality foundation seeds.
• The Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for managing the warehousing, goods-in and goods-out operations of the company’s warehouse as well as assuring health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) compliance and inventory protection with respect to the warehouse.
• The Warehouse Supervisor will report to the Supply Chain and Operations Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Control the storage and movement of all seed; raw, processed and treated, according to company warehouse guidelines and protocols.
• Ensure all inventory movement is fully documented according to company policies and systems.
• Ensure customer orders are fulfilled and dispatched in a timely manner and are accompanied by the required documentation.
• Liaise with transporters to ensure cost effective movement of inventory.
• Ensure the security of the inventory and that inventory is free from any pests and vermin.
• Plan fumigation of the storage warehouses and co-ordinate third party fumigation.
• Supervise and train warehouse workers on Health, Environmental, Safety and Quality (HSEQ) policies, warehouse operations and seed storage procedures.
• Engage in activities in the warehouse according to agreed HSEQ procedures.
• Assist in the liaison with Seed Certification Agents and regulatory authorities.
• Report any nonconformities to the Supply Chain and Operations Manager.
• Assist with inventory management and control, using agreed systems and processes and support the Finance department in monthly stocktaking.
• Suggest improvements to warehousing & HSEQ procedures and policies to ensure best use of company resources and achieve improved efficiency and safety.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of a National Diploma
• Supervisory Skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Must have a valid driving license.
• Must be aware of regulations and certification pertaining to seed trade in Nigeria and West Africa.
• A customer focused individual committed to building a reputation for trust and reliability.
• A highly proficient level of written / spoken English.
• Performance and results driven attitude.
• Willing to work flexibly with respect to starting and finishing times.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.