Warehouse Team Lead (Depot & Raw Materials) at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL)

• Overall inventory management accountability to ensure that company assets and stocks are safeguarded from loss
• Co-ordinate with supply planning on effective and efficient lead time management of inventory to always guarantee stock availability
• Perform inventory analysis and management to avoid low stock and overstock levels as per stock policy/ procedures
• Generate and maintain monthly reports on inventory levels.
• Define and enforce adherence to minimum stock reorder levels
• Conduct continuous cycle counts and regular stock takes.
• Review and recommend for destruction of any non-conforming stocks
• Coordinate the efficient and cost-effective inventory distribution to all KWAL's depots
• Develop and operationalize policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and rules governing inventory operations to drive the achievement of organisational objectives

• Co-ordinate daily operations, resource planning, and other optimizations across all warehouses to grow the business
• Optimize space utilization in the warehouse.
• Plan, verify, and approve all inter-warehouse stock transfers and authorize any stock movements as per laid down procedures
• Review, validate and approve all supplied stock invoices on authenticity and system receipts before payments
• Coordinate inbound, storage and outbound activities of shipments in a timely and cost-efficient manner
• Generate and maintain monthly management reports on inventory levels

• Ensure effective implementation, maintenance, and sustainability of the quality management system (QMS).
• Safeguard company assets and stocks from loss.
• Ensure compliance with the set KWAL and Heineken and regulatory policies and procedures and quality standards
• Provide a safe working environment, adhering to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and ensuring they are understood and practiced by the team at all times

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Monitor ongoing performance and improve against set goals

• Coordinate efficient and cost-effective inventory distribution to KWAL's depots

• Monitor and support the TPM way of working.
• Support the implementation of the TPM improvement activities.
• Drive continuous improvement

• Manage human capital through day-to-day supervision
• Conduct performance management and training needs assessment
• Motivate staff and ensure overall staff well-being

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management or relevant field

• East Africa Customs Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate Course (EACFFPC), CIPS

• At least 5 years experience in warehousing operations with at least two (2) years in a supervisory level within a busy FMCG environment;
• Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems

• Proficient in understanding the complete process flow from procurement to delivery within KWAL, ensuring efficient production, warehousing, and distribution.
• Adept at forecasting demand, planning inventory, and managing resources effectively to meet organisational goals.
• Utilise analytical skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Strong analytical capabilities to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in analysing data to extract actionable insights.
• Strong analytical approach to problem solving that generates cost-effective and commercially viable solutions taking into consideration company targets:

• Support the professional growth of employees through guidance and feedback.
• Demonstrate a commitment to enhancing processes and performance.
• Demonstrate a deep commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs.
• Make informed and timely decisions that align with the company's strategic objectives.
• Utilize analytical skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Continuously seeks new opportunities to enhance products and services.
• Employ logical reasoning and critical analysis to evaluate information and make sound decisions.
• Exhibit strong self-awareness and empathy, effectively managing personal emotions and understanding those of others.
• Encourage innovative ideas and approaches to improve products and processes.
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding.

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