Logistics and Warehousing Manager

• Logistics and Warehousing Manager - Kiambu County
• Anonymous Employer
• Supply Chain & Procurement
• 1 month ago
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• Kenya
• Full Time
• Shipping & Logistics
• Confidential
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• Job summary
• The role ensures efficient material flow, inventory accuracy, product traceability, food safety compliance, cost- effective transportation, and timely customer deliveries while supporting production targets and export requirements.
• Min Qualification:
• Bachelors

Experience

• Level:
• Mid level
• Length:
• 5 years
• Language Requirement:
• English
• Working Hours:
• Full Time - 8 to 5
• Applicant
• Location:
• Kenya
• Job descriptions &
• in logistics, warehouse operations, inventory management, or supply chain management within the agribusiness, manufacturing, or export sector.
• 
• in managing export consignments and coordinating shipment logistics.
•  Knowledge of local and international export regulations and food safety requirements.
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Requirements

• Department
• Supply Chain / Operations
• Reports To
• Deputy General Manager
• Location
• Kiambu County

Job Purpose

The Logistics and Warehousing Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling all warehousing, inventory, and logistics activities for raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished macadamia kernel products. The role ensures efficient material flow, inventory accuracy, product traceability, food safety compliance, cost- effective transportation, and timely customer deliveries while supporting production targets and export requirements.

Key

Responsibilities

• 1. Warehouse Operations Management
•  Manage all warehouse activities including receiving, storage, stock movement, packing, dispatch, and inventory control.
•  Ensure proper storage of kernels, packaging materials, and finished products.
•  Optimize warehouse layout and space utilization for maximum efficiency.
•  Implement and maintain FIFO/FEFO stock rotation principles.
•  Ensure timely and accurate receipt, verification, and recording of finished goods from processing departments into warehouse inventory systems.
•  Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouses.
• 2. Inventory Management & Traceability
•  Maintain accurate inventory records for kernel, packaging materials, and finished goods.
•  Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock reconciliations.
•  Coordinate cycle counts and annual stock audits.
•  Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
•  Ensure complete lot traceability from farmer deliveries through processing to customer shipments.
•  Generate inventory reports and stock aging analyses for management review.
• 3. Logistics & Distribution Management
•  Manage outbound logistics for local and export shipments.
•  Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping lines, transporters, clearing agents, and customers.
•  Ensure timely preparation of export documentation.
•  Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
•  Track deliveries and resolve logistics challenges promptly.
• 4. Food Safety, Quality & Compliance
•  Ensure warehouse operations comply with HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, KOSHER, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
•  Maintain full traceability of products and materials.
•  Support internal, external, customer, and certification audits.
•  Ensure proper handling and storage conditions to preserve product quality.
•  Participate in food safety and quality management system implementation.
•  Ensure proper pest control, sanitation, and warehouse hygiene standards.
• 5. Team Leadership & People Management
•  Supervise warehouse supervisors and logistics personnel.
•  Develop warehouse staff schedules and manpower plans.
•  Ensure warehouse personnel are trained on SOPs, food safety, inventory management,
• and health & safety requirements.
•  Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• 6. Continuous Improvement & Reporting
•  Implement warehouse and logistics KPIs.
•  Analyze warehouse performance and identify improvement opportunities.
•  Drive initiatives to reduce stock losses, improve inventory accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency.
•  Prepare weekly and monthly management reports on inventory, logistics performance, and warehouse operations.
• Key Competencies
•  Inventory Management
•  Export Logistics & Documentation
•  Warehouse Operations Management
•  Supply Chain Planning
•  ERP Systems
•  Food Safety &Traceability
•  Leadership &Team Management
•  Data Analysis & Reporting
•  Cost Control & Budget Management
•  Problem Solving & Decision Making
•  Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Qualifications
•  Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, International Trade, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
•  Certificate in Food Safety Management Systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or equivalent) is desirable.
•  Minimum 5 years relevant