Assistant Warehouse Supervisor

Job Details

As Africa's reference multimodal logistics operator, AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is proud to be part of the MSC Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics. With a robust network of 250 subsidiaries across Africa, Haiti, and Timor, we specialize in port, Maritime, Logistics, and rail solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs. Our legacy dates back to the historic agencies SDV, SAGA, and SOCOPAO—pioneering firms that were revitalized when the Bolloré Group acquired them in 1986. As of December 21, 2022, AGL operates under the full ownership of the MSC family, enhancing our capacity to drive growth and development across the continent as Africa's first integrated logistics network. With over a century of expertise and a dedicated team of more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL delivers innovative and customized logistics solutions that are critical for sustainable transformation in Africa. Our commitment to excellence helps empower businesses and communities alike. Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us? At AGL, we put Africa at the heart of our mission. Join us and make a significant impact as we shape the future of logistics on the continent!

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, leading a team and ensuring efficient receipts, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• The role involves managing inventory, monitoring performance and driving process improvements.

Key Operations

• Allocate equipment, warehouse space and personnel in accordance with warehouse managers' planning schedule.
• Conduct daily operations / toolbox meetings with relevant warehouse teams.
• Conduct daily spot checks to ensure warehouse staff adhere to rules and procedures as published in the relevant operations SOP.
• Co-ordinate inbound, storage and outbound activities of shipments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure correct stacking and storage procedures are adhered to as per SOP and warehouse manager instruction.
• Perform monthly stock takes in accordance with SOP.
• Issuing gate passes and delivery notes per truck/activity
• Preparation of manual goods receipt and dispatch notes.

Safety

• Ensure that all QHSE regulations are complied with to ensure safe working conditions and practices within the warehouse and yard.
• Ensure security procedures are always adhered to as per SOP in warehouse and perform daily checks for compliance.

Documentation

• Ensure that warehouse staff archives documentation correctly and in a timely manner.
• Counter sign all stack cards, tally sheets and stock take sheets to ensure stock accuracy.
• Maintain catalog of all items with dimensions available from warehouse.

Reporting

• Provide reports as per warehouse manager/clients requirements.
• Process receiving, discrepancy, and damage reports as needed.

Personnel

• Supervise permanent and casual staff in the warehouse to ensure their job activities are performed correctly.

Other

• Ensure warehouse cleanliness and that warehouse-cleaning roster is up to date all times.
• Carry out all delegated tasks from warehouse manager.
• Participate in budget development and exercise budgetary control over warehouse operations.
• Evaluate complaints received on shipments of equipment and stock, and take appropriate action

Qualifications

Personal Attributes

• Innovative
• Integrity
• Pragmatic
• Team leader
• Resilient
• Flexible
• Agile

Key skills

• Managerial
• Communication
• Analytical
• Planning
• Conceptual
• Computer literacy
• Customer care

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Transport & Logistics/Supply Chain Management
• 2 years' experience in supply chain with specific focus on warehousing
• Diplomas – Education Tertiary education in either logistics or supply chain management will be an advantage.
• WMS experience
• Training in MS Office suite and other industry-related courses will be an advantage.

How to Apply

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