Warehouse supervisor

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Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10.000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 2.8 billion euros (in 2022). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

Position Overview

Based at our head office of Addis Ababa, to further strengthen our Finance team, we are currently seeking an:

Warehouse Supervisor

(Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

Your Mission

The Warehouse Supervisor will fill an essential role in managing the day-to-day operations and activities of the stores and ensures proper storage of store items/ finished products, raw materials… in line with safety requirements.

What you will do

• Prepares the orders physically on site (complete pallet or repacked) as planned.
• Plan, co-ordinate and monitor the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• Ensure orders are processed efficiently and that the delivery of goods meets customers timescales/requirements.
• Ensure proper storage of store items/ finished products, raw materials… in line with safety requirements.
• Supervise and control order picking, goods in, goods out operations to ensure accuracy with minimum handling and stock damage.
• Ensure security of Warehouse environment and maintain access control, ensuring 5S housekeeping standards are always maintained.
• Monitor and maintain stock accuracy by ensuring the physical stock is in line with the warehouse management system and ensure all stock movements are recorded to ensure accuracy.
• Organize, facilitate, and manage stock takes at regular intervals.
•  Issue stock to user departments in line with company policies.
• Conduct physical counts to verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing products at the stores.
• Maintain optimal stock levels.
• Maintain up-to-date records of store items develop and submit reports of inventory levels.
• Oversee all materials receipts, processing, fulfilment, movement pick-up, monitoring and dispatch at the plant.
• Ensure store is optimally utilized by constantly reviewing layout, space utilization and material flow to identify improvement areas.
• Ensure daily records of stores transactions are uploaded onto the system on a regular basis.
• Organize regular/periodic stock count exercises and ensure discrepancies are resolved on a timely basis.
• Investigate incidences of damaged/missing stock in the plant and report to immediate supervisor.
• Implement approved HSE policies and procedures for stores safety.
• Ensure continuous review and assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of stores management policies, procedures, and processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by immediate Supervisor. 

Job requirements:

• Academic Degree in Accounting, management, or Related field. 
• 4+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Good English language skill (Reading, Writing & Speaking).
• Computer literacy: MS Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Good communication skills, coaching attitude
• Team player, trustworthy, service orientated, open minded, continuous improvement mindset.

Required Competencies

• Self-motivated and positive attitude
• Team player - functions in project mgmt.

What you can expect from Puratos

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal

opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.