Warehouse Manager at Abt Associates

Warehouse Manager Job Responsibilities

• Lead AIRS Kenya project activities in warehousing at the county and sub-county levels.
• Provide strategic guidance to the county coordinator and program and Logistics coordinator on warehousing and supply chain issues.
• Strengthen local project capacity of other government partners in warehousing and distribution.
• Ensure that all of the AIRS warehousing best practices and tools are being used for management of IRS commodities, and that all procedures are done in accordance with the IRS Best Management Practices.
• Promote use of PMI AIRS’ computerized warehouse management system, recommend improvements and strategically lead further implementation at all county warehouses.
• Promote the use of data to inform and guide decision making by continually identifying gaps and developing corrective actions as needed.
• Quality control and receipt of delivered goods,
• Management of the project’s inventory control system, including storage, quality control, inventory record keeping, and inventory reporting.
• Direct and supervise the storage, distribution, and transport of IRS commodity goods and equipment
• throughout the target counties and sub-counties.
• Ensure accountability for all IRS inventory at all operational sites.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Warehouse Manager Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in a relevant field e.g. procurement and logistics, supply chain management, or equivalent with post-secondary education.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in qualifications and supply planning and/or supply chain management systems.
• Skilled in the design and use of MIS systems for warehouse operations.
• Skilled in leading and managing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cooperating partners in implementing complex programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills.
• English proficiency required.