JOB DETAILS:
As part of the Supply chain Team the warehouse officer will maintain and operate our regional warehouse containing a wide variety of supplies, parts and materials as per organization standards, maintaining up-to-date and accurate inventory records; and to receive and issue authorized supplies and materials according to established procedures.

Key Responsibilities
o Supervise and participate in receiving, ordering, stocking and issuing supplies and materials to regional clusters
o Issue tools, inventory parts, materials and supplies and prepare monthly activity reports
o Ensure proper inventory levels; check stock items for reorder; maintain stock records and space planning.
o Inspect goods received to identify shortages or breakage and take necessary action
o Receive shipments e.g. from abroad/overseas and arrange for all the required documentation
o Classify items, allocate and track physical location of stock items within the warehouse
o Responds to questions regarding stock items, estimate departmental supplies and equipment needs and maintains a reasonable stock on hand
o Ensure proper and precautionary methods are observed in handling and storing items requiring special treatment
o Support the supply chain function including enforcing of suppliers’ tender/contract obligations and initiate action in case of supplies
o To take adequate security measures to prevent theft pilferage etc. at the warehouse and cluster offices
o To periodically conduct stock, take and share reports with the supervisor for decision making.
o Supervise and Train in the efficient utilization of available storage space and other GSP and GDP
o Ensure timely update and accuracy of stock cards at all times
o Efficiently use the available warehouse management information system.
o Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and the department leadership.

Academic Qualification
• A bachelors Degree, in procurement and supply chain, business administration, warehouse and inventory management
• Medical Supply chain related background is an added advantage
• Post graduated qualification in supply chain, business administration, CILT, CIPS and any other related

Specific Experience
• At least 5 years working experience in warehouse management and supervising at least 5 staff.

Person Specification
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and procedures
• Microsoft office proficiency
• Knowledge of the characteristics, uses and proper handling/storage techniques of items supplied
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to prepare and maintain stock records, reports and inventories and to estimate department’s needs in order to maintain proper inventory levels.
• Ability to work with computerized inventory control system
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Problem solving and innovation skills