Job title: Associate Manager, Logistics Transportation
Location: Nairobi
About The Role
The main aim of this position is to efficiently manage the central warehouse, inventory and distribution (including import/export), between our internal facility and 3PL service providers.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that inventory accuracy is kept at the required levels within internal and external warehouses (100%).
- Make sure customer deliveries are done within the expected and required time.
- Ensure the safety of the employees is kept according to the health and safety regulations
- Overall in-charge of the security of the central warehouse and stocks at the 3rd party
- Ensure that right preparations are done for monthly and quarterly stock taking
- Train and motivate all staff members
- Ensure all operations in central warehouse and external warehouse are done with minimum costs
- Ensure that all staff put on the right gear and have the right equipment during the operations
- Ensure housekeeping is kept at the maximum levels
- Ensure that all accidents are recorded and reported to the company health & safety committee
- Liaise with key stakeholders in all matters relating to receipts, issues, sales deliveries, marketing, documentation, security, accounting and different requirements and expectations.
- Ensure high level of customer service is maintained.
- Coordinate the movement of goods, including carrier bookings, clear and forward processes, inventory transfers, and pick-pack-ship operations between different sites.
- Various tracking and reporting (including production forecasts, warehouse capacity, inventory reports, transport arrangements, lead times, etc.)
- Support cross-functional team with keeping track of inventory volumes, shipments, documentation, costs, and any related risks and opportunities.
- Identify, optimize, and implement continuous improvement and efficiency (cost saving) initiatives.
Experience You Will Bring
- Minimum of a bachelors degree
- 5 years’ experience in warehouse operations
- CIPS/CLTD/CSCP/CSCM certification is a plus
- Lean/Six sigma experience
- Knowledge of SAP ECC/PRD
- Advanced MS Excel skills
Behaviours You Will Need
- Drive for results
- Problem solving and priority setting skills
- Strong communication skills
This role is not eligible for relocation.
You need to be eligible to work in the country of application.
About Us
SC Johnson & Son Kenya is a subsidiary of SC Johnson & Son group of companies, a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality brand-name products for consumers throughout the world. The company manufactures, markets and distributes Kiwi, Baygon, Mr. Muscle, Raid, and Glade branded products in East Africa.
Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.
Come join us and make an impact through iconic global brands.
