Career Directions Ltd

Warehouse and Sourcing Officer

Career Directions Ltd  •  Republic of Kenya (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description


KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES


1.

FARM PRODUCE
SOURCING AND PLANNING


  • Supplier
    Management

    : Identifying,
    vetting, and managing relationships with farmers and suppliers to ensure a
    steady supply of high-quality fresh produce and FMCG goods.

  • Negotiation:

    Negotiating terms,
    pricing, and contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement.

  • Quality
    Control:

    Ensuring
    all sourced products meet the required quality standards and specifications.

  • Logistics
    Coordination:

    Ensuring
    timely delivery of produce from farms to PH

  • Operational
    Efficiency:

    Utilizing
    data-driven insights to optimize the supply chain

    and reduce
    operational costs.


2.

STOCKS
DISPATCH AND RETURNS USAGE OF SYSTEM- ERP


1


  • Verify
    that all dispatched products match the orders placed and are dispatched to the
    correct depots/routes.

  • Stocks
    dispatch both physically and, in the system, (Odoo) is done by 5AM.

  • Stocks
    dispatch: Physical stocks, manual dispatch book and Odoo ERP match 100% and any
    variances are addressed before shift hand-over.

  • Stocks
    returns: Ensure any products returns goes through QC and any defect is disposed
    according to company SOP.

  • QC
    stocks coming back from the route to ensure only right quality is processed
    back through Odoo.


3.

STOCKS
CONTROLLERSHIP: INVENTORY COUNT, ACCURACY, AND PROCESS AUDIT


  • Verify
    that all purchased stock tallies with what has been delivered to the delivery trucks
    by running daily reports on intake and variances from batches of inventory

  • Prepare
    inventory reconciliation reports of the audited inventory by verifying that all
    intakes have been closed, are matched to their respective invoices and any
    variances accounted for before you close your shift

  • Observe
    inventory intake and dispatch processes and offer improvement through
    documented approval process change.

  • Reconcile
    declared inventory dispatches by the customs agents against actual intake and
    dispatches.

  • Abide
    by and enforce all set safety rules and guidelines, including but not limited
    to the daily safety toolkit routine prior to the beginning of every shift,
    usage of PPE

  • Completeness
    of inventory entries in desired format/databases

  • 100%
    stock accountability before you close your shift


4.

OPTIMAL
WAREHOUSING


·

Measure
process adherence and report on the performance metrics within the shift


·

Reconcile
stock position while ensuring stock up while minimizing losses and shrinkage.


·

Automate
all applicable processes by presenting a business case for consideration.


5.

COMPLIANCE


  • Executing
    processing plans and optimizing resource allocation within agreed standards.

  • Enforce
    compliance with relevant regulations and by conforming to Taimba quality.

  • Comply
    with all organization policies, procedures, and statutory guidelines.

  • Close
    gaps identified as an outcome of audits; risk and/or any other compliance
    review; investigations; or other assessment mechanisms and take
    corrective/preventive actions within the agreed timelines.


6.

PRODUCT AND
ASSET MANAGEMENT


  • Receive,
    reconcile, and report on the products and assets received within agreed SLAs.

  • Verify
    and confirm all products and assets are accounted for, verified, recorded, and
    reported by the team before releasing them at the end of the shift.

  • Hand
    over, reconcile and report on the product and assets returned to facility at
    the end of the shift, within agreed SLAs.


7.

REPORTING


  • Maintain
    custody of all relevant documentation in the format and standard set: record of
    labor utilized.

  • Utilize
    organization systems as provide, capture accurate and timely data to enable
    sound decision making and actions.

  • Present
    comprehensive, accurate and informative reports with trends, insights,
    concerns, and recommendations clearly elaborated.


8.

ANALYTICS
AND DECISION MAKING


  • Analyze
    sales and business data for strategic decision-making on our E-Commerce.

  • Analytical
    thinking with the ability to pick up new ideas and subject matter quickly.


Requirements


EXPERIENCE


·

Diploma/
Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Science, Supply Chain, Logistics or a
related field.

·

2-4
years experience in handling fresh fruits and vegetables, produce sourcing,
ripening operations or warehouse operations.

·

Experience
in high volume fresh produce environments or pack houses.
Career Directions Ltd

About Career Directions Ltd

CDL is a proactive Human Resource Management consultancy firm specializing in Strategic Labour Force Outsourcing, Recruitment, Training, Payroll Processing and Total Human Resource Management. Since 2003, we have been a one-stop shop for all HR related queries and support in and around East Africa. We champion best practice in Human Resource while going the extra mile to proactively address workers needs in order to achieve optimum productivity & profitability.

Our Mission

To support and contribute to our partners success while improving the lives'​ of the community.

Our Vision

To be a partner of choice in providing quality manpower outsourcing solutions.

Our Core Values

1.Professionalism: Conducting our business in the most professional way

2.Respect: Giving due respect to self and others and maintain the environment of teamwork and growth.

3.Passion: To be passionate in all we do.

4.Integrity: To act with honesty and integrity without compromising the truth.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Nairobi, KE
Year Founded
2003
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