Warehouse Officer
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FIELD LOCATIONS, UGEmployment Type:
Full-timeSalary Scale:
Not SpecifiedDeadline:
Jan 15, 2025 05:00 PMNumber of Positions:
4Age Limit:
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The objective of this post oversight of the day-to-day operations of warehouse, ensuring efficiency, safety, and productivity.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure daily tasks such as receiving, picking, packing, and shipping are completed on time.
- Monitor and optimize the productivity of warehouse staff.
- Implement procedures to reduce downtime and streamline operations.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory movements.
- Minimize inventory discrepancies by conducting regular stock counts and audits.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of products to prevent damage and loss.
- Oversee the accuracy of order picking, packing, and shipping.
- Ensure that all outgoing orders meet quality standards and customer requirements.
- Identify and address any issues that could lead to errors or delays.
- Enforce safety protocols and ensure the warehouse is a safe working environment.
- Conduct regular safety checks and audits.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Supervise, motivate, and support warehouse staff.
- Provide training and development opportunities to improve team skills and knowledge.
- Manage staff schedules, including shift planning and leave management.
- Maintain clear and effective communication with the warehouse team, managers, and other departments.
- Coordinate with other supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and task delegation.
- Address any issues or conflicts that arise within the team promptly and effectively.
- Ensure all warehouse equipment is properly maintained and operational.
- Report any equipment malfunctions or needs for repair/replacement.
- Manage the use of resources such as packing materials and storage space efficiently.
- Contribute to the accurate and timely fulfilment of customer orders.
- Address any issues that could impact customer satisfaction, such as delays or errors in order fulfilment.
- Work towards improving overall service levels and customer experience
- Quickly identify and resolve issues that arise during daily operations.
- Make informed decisions to keep operations running smoothly, especially during peak times or unexpected disruptions.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Logistics and supply chain management, warehousing or any other related field.
- At least 5 years’ experience in warehouse/ stores operations.
Others/Extra Details
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- High level of honesty and Integrity
- Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
- Ability to lead and manage a team.
- Strong planning and time management skills
- High analytical and problem-solving skills