Description:

• In charge of Warehouse activities at the Downtown Office/s
• In charge of all logistical matters in Tanzania
• Report to VP and  Operations Director of all East Africa logistical issues
• Copy/Update Distribution Center Manager on all local issues
• Supervising Downtown Warehouse staff. = 5 Staff (1 Supervisor; 4 Warehouse Assistant)
• Involved in all shipments, Logistical Issues, HS Codes, Customs issues and product registrations

• Keeping PS/DC Manager informed daily of Stock levels
• Ensuring the efficient and productive running of the Warehouses, Logistics and the Distribution of products
• Ensuring all stock is received according to policy and procedures, entering all receipts
• Ensuring all adjustments are done in accordance with company’s policies (damages, promotions expired etc)
• Ensuring that all products are arranged and picked in the right order
• Responsible with doing stock reports e.g. WSR, Shipment Reports daily and Stock Counts
• Ensure stock controls to minimize stock losses

• Once the new invoice is issued, ensure appropriate Paperwork and Certificates are obtained e.g. IDF, COC and forwarding them to S/A for them to organize the inspection of goods
• Liaising with National Warehouse (HQ) regarding all shipments
• Monitoring all shipments and ensuring and communicating of any problem to S/A and Operations Director E.A. (HQ)
• Calculating Duties of all invoices to ensure taxes are paid accurately. Ensure the correct HS codes are applied
• Supervising the clearing agent to make sure all steps of clearing Shipments are followed, taxes paid and all paperwork obtained and ensures goods are delivered in the warehouse
• Handling export request from Head Office. Preparing invoices and acquiring all documentation required. Liaising with the courier companies to ensure smooth transfer of goods from one DC to the other within E. A region
• Ensuring we get the SOR licence with SGS on a yearly basis and coordinate products testing with SGS
• Monthly Duty and Freight calculation on all shipments received in EA to be done and sent to SA Finance Department for valuation
• Do quarterly report indicating demurrage, storage, local transport and Agency fee and send to Director of Operations on the last day of the calendar month

• Registration of New Food Supplements with TBS (Tanzania Bureau of Standards), GCLA (Government Chemical Laboratory Authority) and getting all the permits/approvals from other authorities before the products are sold in Tanzania
• Application of renewals/Retention of the products every year
• Application of Import Permit with TBS on every invoice with food supplements
• Calculations of Import permit on all invoices to ensure we pay accurately
• Register/Renewal of Super Gro and home care products with GCLA
• Application of permit with all Authorities needed on every Consignment

• Daily Supervision of all Warehouse staff, Re: Picking, Packing and checking of stocks. Ensure they give high Customer care services to the Distributors
• Training the Warehouse staff on Sage / Exigo procedures. Training them on warehousing procedures as per Company’s policies and procedures
• Monitoring the performance and progress of the Warehouse staff. Conducting appraisals& Warehouse Interviews
• Promote constant motivation among warehouse staff to strive for an efficient and effective warehouse administration
• Making sure standards of Health and Safety, hygiene and security in the work environment are maintained. Ensuring Cost reduction principles are adhered in all aspects of warehouse transactions and activities

• Perform Stock take, Batch reports, Temperature report, Monthly shipments and WRS
• Entering/Investigation and explain all variances send the report two days after the pooling day
• Ensuring all adjustments breakages/damages etc are processed before month end

• Assisting with company Events
• Preparing/delivery of all products requests e. g Display, prizes, etc
• Reconciliation of Product/Literature after event

• Minimum Diploma in Logistics/WH Management. Degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum working experience of 5 Years in a Warehouse
• Previous Management Experience of at least 3 Years – Essential. Minimum Headcount of 3
• Certificate/Education in Logistic Warehouse Stock Management
• Two to Three years’ experience in dealing with shipment from South Africa and USA/Europe
• Candidates must have worked for Bollore, DHL and one of our current clearing company
• Ability to build and maintain good relationship with staff
• Ensure high Customer Care service to the Distributors
• Submission of management reports on time
• Effective supervision/Security of the Warehouse
• Control Stock Losses
• Ensure Import/exports run smoothly
• Training of Staff
• Commitment and loyalty to the company
• Getting all permits with TBS, TFDA & GCLA
• Numerical Skills – Essential
• Attention to Detail – Essential
• Fluent in English – Written and Verbal Skills
• Computer literate. Advanced Word, Excel, MS projects
• Warehousing Knowledge Essential
• Knowledge of Clearing and forwarding procedures
• Excellent communication, creative thinking, delegation, positive attitude, accountability, teamwork and relationship building Skills
• Displaying a Growth Mind Set all the time

• Preferable Males between the age of 25 to 50
• Energetic and Healthy Individuals that will be able to live our Values and Mission
• Well groomed
• Well spoken
• Walking the talk
• No Smokers
• No Overweight Individuals

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