Warehouse Supervisor

Job Description of Warehouse Supervisor

Job Title:

Warehouse Supervisor

Location:

Port Harcourt

Grade Level:

Department:

Supply Chain Department

Reports to (Title):

Warehouse Manager

Direct Reports:

Warehouse Officer

Job Purpose

To manage the various elements of the supply chain in such a manner that ensures goods and other inventory items are transported, stored and delivered on time and in good condition to the production units, stores and the regional warehouse hubs

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

• Identify and implement cost saving measures to reduce Food Concepts’ cost of storing and handling goods/equipment


• Generate and analyze reports at pre-defined and agreed intervals to aid decisions relating to inventory and working capital management


• Ensure accuracy of stock picked for shipment


• Ensure zero stock losses both in Warehouse and in-transit to stores and regional warehouse hubs


• Ensure full monitoring adherence to health, safety and environmental guidelines


• Ensuring receipt of goods in line with specifications on purchase orders or as instructed by Supply Chain Division


• Application of appropriate asset management procedures in order to achieve maximum return on assets


• Continuous evaluation of warehouse security and implementation of necessary measures to maintain safety of stock.


• Develop preventative maintenance systems and contingency plans.


• Ensure supervision of picked stock in staging area of the warehouse


• Support in the offloading and loading of stocks in the warehouse


• Participate in cycle counting and monthly stock count activities


• Maintain high standard of housekeeping and hygiene in work area assigned


• Provide regular update on stock position as may be required


• Responsible for  monthly stock reconciliation with Central Kitchen, Pie Production Units, Pie Xpress Kiosks and Chicken Republic outlets

Key Performance Indicators

• Delivery turnaround time


• Quality of stock delivered


• Savings on goods/services


• Zero stock out in all stores


• Achieved/Exceed agreed target

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of various ERP – Oracle, Micros etc.


• Office productivity software programs such as word processing, databases, spreadsheet programs, and communications software.

Job Specifications

Educational Requirements

Professional Requirements

Experience Requirements

Minimum of University Degree BSC/HND

Membership of the CIPS, CILS, CILCS, CISCOM, Lean Six Sigma or any other related professional qualification is an additional advantage

Minimum of 3-4 year working experience

Decision Expectations

• Negotiate competitive quote on logistics cost


• Maintain inventory control and management


• Performs continuous evaluation of warehouse security


• Implements safety measures to ensure safety of stock

Working Conditions

Jobholder typically work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although some roles may involve weekend or evening work. This role is both office and field(warehouse) based and has some occasional physical demands such as lifting stock items that weigh over 10kg if the need arises and walking round the warehouse to ensure the effective monitoring.

Contacts and Purpose of Contact

Internal Contacts (most frequent contacts)

Purpose of Contact

• Warehouse Manager


• Warehouse Officer

• Exchange or provide information


• Obtain, clarify, and discuss information


• Present, discuss information and problems


• Collaborate, negotiate and present ideas


• Deal with, influence or motivate subordinates


• Promote, justify or settle highly sensitive matters

External Contacts (most frequent contacts)

• Service Providers/ Vendors

Authorisation

MD Name and Signature:

Date: