Inventory Control / Warehouse Manager at DRYVA Logistics

Job Summary

• The Inventory Control/Warehouse Manager role reports to the National Warehousing Lead, and may act as deputy to the warehouse Manager.
• While this role sits in Abuja (FCT) you may also have the opportunity to work in other cities.

Job Responsibilities

Inbound Freight:

• Manage the warehouse operating system for effective stock control and record management, and maintain accurate inventory of all shipments
• Ensure day-to-day inventory transaction (stock card, bin card, inventory reports and related documents) are updated on a real-time basis with accuracy.
• Supervise the loading and offloading of goods into the warehouse by the warehouse loaders.
• Count all products, compare to waybill and check all shipments for damage, infestation and production code dates
• Report shortages, damages and mis-shipments on appropriate forms, and communicate any discrepancies observed during receipt or release of goods to the Warehouse Manager.
• Record daily transactions in warehouse register.
• WMS Expert User: perform goods receipt, shipment and reconciliation on company’s WMS
• File warehouse documents online and in physical folders as may be required.
• Sign for inbound shipments when / where necessary
• Receive and Photocopy Waybills.
• Witness Seal Cutting.
• Truck arrival, loading and dispatch time tracking.
• Conduct truck inspection before loading.
• Handling of trade returns from customers
• Confront all unsafe behavior.
• Confront all quantity deviations and track accordingly.
• FP receiving knowledge.

Warehouse Storage, Controls & Safety

• Maximize space usage and safely put away items on the floor or racks
• Implement (FIFO, FEFO, LIFO) procedures for goods in the warehouses.
• Ensure good arrangement of storage facilities with appropriate layout, and signs display in strategic locations.
• Assign tasks and supervise the working of casual workers.
• Ensure receiving and loading areas are top notch always.
• Ensure physical security of the Warehouse by restricting visitors and any other unauthorized persons.
• Implement and ensure clear safety procedures
• Maintain housekeeping standard at the loading docks and storage areas
• Conduct daily warehouse tour
• Ensure the warehouse is regularly fumigated against pest, rats, rodents etc.,
• Maintain and periodically service fire extinguishers.

Order Picking & Outbound Freight:

• Ensure timely dispatch of products from the DC with appropriate documentations and accurate update in close collaboration with Fleet Manager
• Ensure correct number and type of product is picked
• Stencil, tag or mark orders as required
• Compare quantity, labelling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct
• Accept signatures for outbound as necessary
• Efficiently move product into outbound delivery vehicles

Inventory Management:

• Compile, maintain and analyze inventory reports.
• Keep accurate records and reports
• Manage inventory tracking system to record deliveries, shipment and stock level
• Evaluate deliveries, shipment and product levels to improve inventory control procedures
• Track inventory levels and outgoing orders
• Analyze daily product and supply levels
• Ensure proper stock rotation
• Check shipments going in and out of the site
• Support periodic cycle count as per the standard operating procedure
• Update stock cards for goods in the warehouse.
• Understand internal controls related to inventory management.
• Lead any Inventory variation troubleshooting.
• Manage nonperforming inventory (NPI)
• Subject to auditor’s approval, raise system adjustment for finished product discrepancy.
• Identify and report on frequent issues that create inventory discrepancies and suggest corrective actions to be implemented to avoid re occurrences of the problems.
• Train other employees in inventory management
• Complete any other projects as needed and other duties assigned
• Track and prepare expiry reports
• Solve critical shipment / receiving issue

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc or HND in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering or equivalent in a highly analytical field from a reputable institution.
• Must have completed the NYSC program.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in warehousing, supply chain and logistics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PPT).
• Exceptional computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Supply chain/logistics certification might be an advantage
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Attention to details, and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and positive attitude
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision