Job Description

Company: Nestlé

Location: Harare
Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, Finance or Equivalent

Experience At least 1 year relevant and successful operational experience in a materials handling role in the warehouse

Closing Date 4 June 2026

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Warehouse Clerk to be based in Harare.

The Warehouse Clerk is responsible for planning, executing, & overseeing all activities connected with inventory control, effective safe handling, storage & transportation of all materials from point of arrival through to assembly of orders ready for dispatch in correct quantity, time & condition to ensure that factory operates at maximum efficiency. Liaise closely with immediate superiors, purchasers and relevant external parties.

A day in the life of a Warehouse Clerk

Resources (People and Forklifts)

• Direct and manage the daily operations and ensure output based on daily volume
• Direct and manage the re-assigning of resources with consultation of the warehouse manager, if required to increase daily output
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources, equipment and capacity to optimally handle receipts and dispatches.
• The ability to deputize for other controllers or coordinators in the warehousing environment

Logistics

• Ensuring deliveries are made on time (issues, receipt and dispatch) and of the right quality for raw, packaging, semi-finished, bulk and finished goods materials in an efficient and effective way.
• Ensure document compliance and tracking (POD, NQMS, OBD, etc.)
• Ensure pallets are maintained (Returns, Receipts, Stock Counts, Housekeeping) on site (3rd party pallets and Nestle pallets)

Stock Management

• Ensure stock accuracy through the coordination of cycle counts and monthly stock counts
• Participation in key quarterly stock counts
• Maintain Warehousing Master Data for materials on SAP
• Ensure defective stock (expired/damaged/blocked) is managed according to the standard and procedures.

HR Management

• Shopfloor Timecard Management
• Training & Development (including Individual Development Plans) People Management
• Understanding the disciplinary and grievance procedure
• Abides by the company policies and the disciplinary code

Administration

• Creation of Purchase Requisition on SAP
• Effective Implementation of procedures

Compliance

• Conducting health checks on SAP
  Drive compliance with quality control systems and procedures through routine housekeeping checks within the warehouse.
• Drive safety compliance to ensure a safe working environment through the 12 Life Saving rules and Site Safety
  Procedures
• Ensure all mechanical equipment (E.g. forklift lifts, scales) is maintained and serviced as per the supplier specification or the agreed company standards

What will make you successful?

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, Finance or Equivalent
• At least 1 year relevant and successful operational experience in a materials handling role in the warehouse.
• Relevant operational experience at a factory level, in the following areas is beneficial:

• Dispatch (Customer and Distribution Centre deliveries)
• Raw Materials Receiving (Liquid Bulk, Raw and Packaging)
• Inter-Factory Supply
• Transportation
• Issues to Production
• Receipt for Production
• Actively involved in NCE

• Desirable to have experience as a team leader, SHE adherence, and/or Food Safety compliance.
• Extensive SAP Knowledge in Materials Handling, ideally a MH / Production Superuser.