About this position:
Our client is one of East Africas leading FMCG companies operating in edible oils & fats food beverages home care and personal care products. The Deputy Lead Warehouse is responsible for supporting the Lead Warehouse in managing day-to-day warehouse operations within a food and beverage manufacturing environment. The role ensures accurate stock control efficient goods movement compliance with FIFO/FEFO principles cleanliness (Gemba) and effective supervision of warehouse clerks to maintain high operational and food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Lead Warehouse in daily warehouse operations.
Manage inventory for raw materials packaging and finished goods.
Ensure accurate goods receiving storage and dispatch.
Conduct regular stock takes and cycle counts; report variances.
Ensure FIFO / FEFO compliance during storage and dispatch.
Prevent expired damaged or obsolete stock in the warehouse.
Ensure warehouse Gemba is clean organized and compliant with 5S standards.
Supervise and allocate work to warehouse clerks.
Ensure proper documentation for goods in and out.
Enforce food safety hygiene and safety procedures.
Prepare basic warehouse and inventory reports.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Logistics Stores or related field.
5-7 years warehouse experience preferably in food & beverage manufacturing.
3 year supervisory experience in warehouse operations.
Strong knowledge of inventory control FIFO/FEFO stock management and warehouse best
practices.
Hands on experience with goods receiving dispatch and stock reconciliation.
Ability to manage and supervise warehouse staff.
Proficient in warehouse documentation and basic computer systems (ERP / Excel/ SAP).
Good understanding of food safety hygiene standards and storage standards.
Organized detail-oriented and reliable.
Good communication and problem-solving skills.
High level of integrity and accountability.
Knowledge of local regulatory and food safety requirements in Kenya is an advantage.
Required Skills:
5-7 years warehouse experience preferably in food & beverage manufacturing. 3 year supervisory experience in warehouse operations. Strong knowledge of inventory control FIFO/FEFO stock management and warehouse best practices. Hands on experience with goods receiving dispatch and stock reconciliation. Ability to manage and supervise warehouse staff. Proficient in warehouse documentation and basic computer systems (ERP / Excel/ SAP). Good understanding of food safety hygiene standards and storage standards. Organized detail-oriented and reliable. Good communication and problem-solving skills. High level of integrity and accountability. Knowledge of local regulatory and food safety requirements in Kenya is an advantage.
Required Education:
Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Logistics Stores or related field.
About this position:Our client is one of East Africas leading FMCG companies operating in edible oils & fats food beverages home care and personal care products. The Deputy Lead Warehouse is responsible for supporting the Lead Warehouse in managing day-to-day warehouse operations within a food and b...
About this position:
Our client is one of East Africas leading FMCG companies operating in edible oils & fats food beverages home care and personal care products. The Deputy Lead Warehouse is responsible for supporting the Lead Warehouse in managing day-to-day warehouse operations within a food and beverage manufacturing environment. The role ensures accurate stock control efficient goods movement compliance with FIFO/FEFO principles cleanliness (Gemba) and effective supervision of warehouse clerks to maintain high operational and food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Lead Warehouse in daily warehouse operations.
Manage inventory for raw materials packaging and finished goods.
Ensure accurate goods receiving storage and dispatch.
Conduct regular stock takes and cycle counts; report variances.
Ensure FIFO / FEFO compliance during storage and dispatch.
Prevent expired damaged or obsolete stock in the warehouse.
Ensure warehouse Gemba is clean organized and compliant with 5S standards.
Supervise and allocate work to warehouse clerks.
Ensure proper documentation for goods in and out.
Enforce food safety hygiene and safety procedures.
Prepare basic warehouse and inventory reports.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Logistics Stores or related field.
5-7 years warehouse experience preferably in food & beverage manufacturing.
3 year supervisory experience in warehouse operations.
Strong knowledge of inventory control FIFO/FEFO stock management and warehouse best
practices.
Hands on experience with goods receiving dispatch and stock reconciliation.
Ability to manage and supervise warehouse staff.
Proficient in warehouse documentation and basic computer systems (ERP / Excel/ SAP).
Good understanding of food safety hygiene standards and storage standards.
Organized detail-oriented and reliable.
Good communication and problem-solving skills.
High level of integrity and accountability.
Knowledge of local regulatory and food safety requirements in Kenya is an advantage.
Required Skills:
5-7 years warehouse experience preferably in food & beverage manufacturing. 3 year supervisory experience in warehouse operations. Strong knowledge of inventory control FIFO/FEFO stock management and warehouse best practices. Hands on experience with goods receiving dispatch and stock reconciliation. Ability to manage and supervise warehouse staff. Proficient in warehouse documentation and basic computer systems (ERP / Excel/ SAP). Good understanding of food safety hygiene standards and storage standards. Organized detail-oriented and reliable. Good communication and problem-solving skills. High level of integrity and accountability. Knowledge of local regulatory and food safety requirements in Kenya is an advantage.
Required Education:
Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Logistics Stores or related field.
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Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
