Warehouse Supervisor

Farmers Organisation Ltd is a supplier of agrochemicals, plant nutrition products, seeds and spraying equipment. It has a Head Office in Blantyre, and branches in Lilongwe and Mzuzu respectively. The company is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position at its Lilongwe Branch.

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

General Description of the Job

The Warehouse Supervisor under supervision of the Branch Manager shall oversee day-to-day operations of the warehouse to ensure efficient deployment of personnel and handling of inventory in a manner that complies with the company’s administrative and occupational health and safety standards.

Main Duties:

• Custodianship of warehouse stock to comply with stocking levels for efficient working capital management
• Stockroom organisation to optimize warehouse layout and workflows in lieu of inventory classification charts
• Stock movement management-stock requisitions, receipts and dispatches to customers and inter-branches Maintaining accurate records and reporting-updating of inventory records and submitting ad hoc and periodical reports
• Conducting ad hoc and periodical stock counts and reconciliations
• Ensuring that all warehouse operations comply with occupational health and safety regulations, and company policies
• Conducting regular safety audits and inspections to identify and mitigate risks
• Managing warehouse permanent staff and casual labourers, identifying training needs and facilitating the trainings, and conducting performance monitoring
• And any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Accounting/Business Administration/Logistics
• Malawi Schools Certificate of Education (MSCE) with three years of work experience as a Warehouse Supervisor in a busy warehouse

Key Competences

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills with staff and customers
• Attention to detail
• Ability to reinforce standards and objectives
• A self-starter with ability to work under minimum supervision
• Integrity and reliability
• Punctuality and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with working in an environment of high occupational health and safety standards, and handling of agrochemicals will be an added advantage

How to Apply

Applications which meets the above requirements should be submitted accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing qualifications, experience, copies of certificates, contact details, a copy of National ID, and three traceable referees to the address below not later than 5pm, Friday, 20 September 2024:

The Managing Director
Farmers Organisation Ltd
P.O Box 1916
Blantyre
Email: info.farmersorganisation@aeciworld.com

Farmers Organisation Lid is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.