GRAIN INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND WAREHOUSING
ABOUT EA AGRO
EA Agro Ltd is a reputable company in commercial farming, mechanization services fertilizers and grain storage and handling. Our business model is based on modern and efficient farming internationally recognized standards and practices.
As much as we are a commercial, for-profit organization, we also strive to have the maximum social, economic and environmental impact possible on the communities through capacity building, job creation and general development impact.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to CFO / Country Manager the role will lead the logistics of receiving, storing, delivering maize on time, in full and error free (OTIFEF) with space and goods flow optimization consideration, in line also with working capital / lead time / availability situations.
WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
- Manage an efficient warehouse operation to fulfil operational and customer demand and targets
- M&R – manage warehouse maintenance and repair throughout the year, to ensure all machinery and equipment is in great working condition and in compliance with the technical specs and standards. Quote and schedule preventive measures to ensure good maintenance practices and procedures are in place at all times.
- In charge of the warehouse laboratory, ensure all B&S (buy and sell) grain testing procedures are carried out, and record retention is in place and monitored as per company standards.
- Inventory management – Design flow, execute, monitor, and report Operational activities (Inventory receipts / movements)
- Operationally Responsible for SHE – Safety Health and Environmental activities including good warehousing practices / 5S / Hygiene etc. All operations to meet designed (Leading and Lagging operational SHE KPIs
- Responsible for Pest control / Management – including fumigation
- Human capital: In charge of Selection, hiring and retention aspects of people management practices including upskilling and succession plans in the warehouse
- Inventory planning / seasonal forecasts in line with working capital thresholds
- Problem solving: Lead RCA activities, Corrections, and corrective action implementation
- Responsible for asset care – Forklifts, pallet trucks, pallets, stack cards, registers, chemicals, dryers, shelters etc.
- Ensure grains and other products in the warehouse are kept in the required standards and avoids losses due to poor storage
- Communicate with staff on a regular basis to make them aware of priorities, targets, and operational requirements.
- Identify any system improvements and make recommendations for change.
- Ensure staff comply to health, safety and environmental regulations and work safely to protect themselves and others in the warehouse environment.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, and transport companies as and when required in a timely way.
- Report progress updates, key achievements, and any concerns
- Design the warehouse operations strategy
WHO YOU ARE?
- Must have at least Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Economics, or any other related field.
- Fluent in English + Kiswahili
- A minimum of 5 Years in Warehouse management and inventory (grains added advantage)
- Supervision, Developing and executing Budgets, Safety Management, Developing standards.
- Managing Process, Supervision Skills, Inventory Management
- Hands on experience with warehouse management software and database
- Leadership Skills
- Interpersonal or people skills
- Reporting Skills, Numerical Skills, Analytical Skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Must have computer skills in Microsoft Word & Excel & Power point.
- Be able to work in multi-cultural, multi-national and multi-lingual organization
- Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be proactive, reliable, and able to pay keen attention to the smallest of details
- Ability to effectively work cross functionally
- Ability to think operationally and contribute to strategic plans of the warehouse
- Strong organization and planning skills
HOW TO APPLY
EA Agro is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. Submit your CV to: solutionsmartpc@gmail.com
Deadline for application: 11/August/2023
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