Warehouse Officer

Company Overview
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation committed to ending world hunger. For almost 44 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe.
We carry out innovative, lifesaving programmes in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Disaster risk reduction, Mental Health and Care Practices, Food security and Livelihoods and Social Protection.
Action Against Hunger began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming.
In 2011, we expanded our work to begin implementing nutrition development projects in Jigawa and in Yobe. Following the crises in Northeast Nigeria, we further expanded our operations to address the Nutrition, Health, Food security and livelihoods, WASH, and shelter needs of conflict-affected communities.
Action Against Hunger Nigeria programme is supported by FCDO, ECHO, GAC, BHA, SDC, UNICEF, EU, AFD, SIDA and GFFO.
Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the role of a Warehouse Officer responsible for the management of the base stocks, hygiene, cleanliness, and safety of warehouses, managing shipments/receipts ensuring quality/quantity control, and supervising Storekeeper/Daily workers. Reporting to: Logistics and Admin Manager 
Proposed start date:  April 2024
Work location: Sokoto, Sokoto State Key responsibilities:

• Ensure that standard stock management tools are in place, used, and updated;
• Monitor stocks and pay particular attention to the expiry dates of perishable goods;
• Carry out a monthly inventory and write an inventory report;
• Maintain all documents related to stock management (stock card, stock follow-up, etc);
• Ensure the proper organization of stocks in the country office (physical organization, rodent control, filing, insulation, temperature and humidity control, etc);
• Monitor stock management and stock movements both in the computer database and in physical movements;
• Ensure the preparation of the distribution schedule according to the requests, the routing, and the good reception of the shipments of the stock on the ground;
• Regularly check the stock level of each product;
• Ensure that the filing of project documents and records is effective (delivery notes, receipt slips, etc);
• Check the cleanliness of warehouses daily;
• Check the sanitary condition of new products;
• Remove damaged, destroyed, or lost products and report to the logistics department;
• Ensure the physical integrity of the storage room and the application of good storage conditions (secure openings, no water damage, no cracks in the roof or walls, regular cleaning of the floor and shelves, maintenance of the refrigerator, absence of food or sugary drinks etc);
• Supervise the preparation and loading of products and materials;
• Draw up the various shipping and receiving documents;
• Supervise shipments: preparation and loading of products and materials;
• Inspect deliveries: quantity, quality, documentation;
• Check the sanitary condition of incoming/outgoing products;
• Report any quality/quantity issues;
• Forecast and organize future needs for storekeepers/daily workers;
• Making requests for daily workers according to needs in accordance with internal and legal procedures and rules;
• Supervise the work of storekeepers/daily workers;
• Train and evaluate the team of storekeepers/daily workers according to HR procedures;
• Report any unprofessional, inappropriate behaviour to his/her manager.

Position Requirements:

• BSc in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or other relevant field of study);
• Minimum of 2 years experience in warehousing, Supply Chain Management;
• Certification in CIPS, Supply, or Logistics desirable;
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel);
• High level of Integrity and Transparency;
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate, and demonstrate good judgment;
• Possess strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Effective multitasking skills with the ability to coordinate and handle pressure/stress well;
• Flexible, able to live and work in a stressful and insecure environment;
• Commitment to and understanding of ACF aims, values, and principles.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion The deadline for this position is Tuesday, 23rd April 2024. Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing). Action Against Hunger is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Action Against Hunger provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform. Women at ACF are entitled to benefits such as maternity leave, compassionate leave for a hospitalized child and creche facilities for babies and toddlers . All candidates MUST ensure they answer all the questions asked for this application. Failure to do so means candidates will not be considered for the process.