Warehouse Assistant - Projects at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)

About the role

• The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for proper handling of USG products from receiving to dispatch, and ensuring good distribution practices as well as stock accuracy.
• The offer and contract are subject to availability of USG donor funding.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate the receipt of USG products by overseeing receiving activities at the Third-Party Logistics (3PLs), ensuring proper handling, and posting products accurately in the system to maintain inventory integrity
• Report on the status of inbounds and outbounds of Health Products and Technologies ( HPTs) to ensure adherence to established procedures by 3PLS
• Ensure proper stock rotation to minimize product spoilage and maintain inventory accuracy iv. Participate in the preparation of HPT for shipment, ensuring proper labelling and packaging by 3PLs
• Verify goods loaded against tally sheets and delivery notes during loading of trucks
• Check and report the condition of the 3PLS warehouse environment to ensure it is clean and organized
• Participate in physical stock counts and reconcile inventory records to ensure accuracy
• Verify the implementation of quality control measures by 3PLS to maintain the integrity of HPT
• Comply with all safety regulations and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Verify processed orders at the 3PL to confirm that outgoing orders to clients are error-free, minimizing client complaints and enhancing service quality
• Address client complaints by conducting thorough investigations, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and resolving issues both physically and in the system to enhance customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business related field, or Diploma in Health Systems Management or Enrolled Diploma in Pharmacy.
• At least two years of relevant work experience
• Technical competencies: strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and accuracy, physical fitness to lift and carry light objects; good