Junior Warehouse Associate

Overview

• Posted 1 week ago
• Exp.: Min. 2 Years
• Min. Education level: Bachelor's Degree
• Specialism: Business Administration / Procurement & Logistics / Purchasing & Supply Chain / Warehouse Management
• Deadline: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Vacancy Description

Reporting To: Warehouse Assistant

Location: Warehouse-Ruiru

About Food for Education

Food for Education (F4E) is an African-led, women-led social enterprise that uses technology, smart operations and logistics to provide low-cost, high-quality meals that improve nutrition and education outcomes for primary school children in Kenya.

We are growing quickly. Our mission is to scale models that prioritize efficient supply chain, management and sustainable sourcing, so we can continue lowering the cost of school lunches. We have delivered over 45,000,000 meals since 2012 and are expanding to reach our goal of serving at least 1,000,000 public primary school students in Kenya every day by 2027.

Our Values

At Food for Education, our values are guiding principles that provide us with purpose and direction and set the tone for our interactions with all stakeholders:

• Build with excellence and curiosity – We’re not afraid to try new things and iterate as much as we can to find the best and most efficient way to get results;
• Be the change you seek – We acknowledge that continuous improvement is a shared responsibility;
• We do what we say; and say what we do – We embrace an ownership mentality;
• Ask why; and commit– Share openly and question respectfully and commit fully. When we understand the why, we are able to work with a purpose.

About The Role

The Junior Warehouse Associate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse processes. This position involves overseeing both sorting and receiving operations, ensuring accuracy in inventory management, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. They will be responsible for coordinating with suppliers, scheduling deliveries, and conducting regular stock takes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Sorting Process:

• Oversee all sorting processes from machine sorting to hand sorting.
• Oversee weighing of unsorted, machine sorted, hand sorted stock, and waste collection.
• Verification of hand sorted grains regularly to ensure stock dispatched is of good quality.
• Prepare production schedules for the sorting staff.
• Conduct regular spot checks to ensure enough sorted stock is ready for delivery.

Receiving Process:

• Receive incoming deliveries and meticulously verify quantities and quality/condition of goods against invoices and delivery notes.
• Oversee the effective organization and storage of inventory.
• Contact suppliers to schedule deliveries.
• Identify and report any discrepancies or damages promptly.

General Warehouse Operations:

• Continuously practice batch tracking systems while maintaining well-updated inventory movement stock cards.
• Maintain accurate records of sorting and receiving processes and proper documentation, including bin cards and delivery notes.
• Oversee overall warehouse operations, stock management, and security.
• Conduct monthly stock take and regular stock counts.
• Maintain a safe, well-organized, and clean work environment.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers and vendors.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling inventory.
• Proficient in using spreadsheets and inventory management software.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers and vendors.

Career Growth and Development.

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You will have weekly check-ins with your manager, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You will have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding, long-term career