Warehouse Operations Management:

• Supervise and manage the receipt, storage, and dispatch of TSFP food commodities and other supplies.
• Ensure proper handling, stacking, and storage of items in the warehouse.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures for warehouse management.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure adequate stock is available for program needs.

 Inventory Control:

•  Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all warehouse transactions, including receipts, dispatches, and stock balances.
•  Conduct regular physical inventory counts and reconcile them with inventory records.
•  Ensure timely and accurate reporting of inventory status to the Logistics Manager and other relevant stakeholders.
•  Implement measures to prevent and manage stock discrepancies, damages, and losses.

 Quality Control:

• Ensure that all food commodities and supplies are stored in accordance with WFP and Save the Children quality standards.
• Monitor the condition of stored items and take appropriate actions to prevent spoilage, contamination, and damage.
•  Implement and monitor temperature and pest control measures within the warehouse.

Coordination and Communication:

•  Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely and accurate receipt of supplies.
•   Work closely with the TSFP program team to understand and meet their inventory needs.
•  Liaise with transporters and other stakeholders to ensure timely dispatch and delivery of supplies.
•  Participate in coordination meetings and provide updates on warehouse operations.

Safety and Security:

• Ensure the warehouse is secure and that safety measures are in place to protect staff and inventory.
•  Implement and enforce health and safety protocols within the warehouse.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and drills.

 Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and submit regular reports on warehouse operations, inventory status, and any issues encountered.
• Maintain comprehensive and organized records of all warehouse activities and transactions.
•  Document best practices, lessons learned, and improvements made in warehouse management.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Set ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development, and encourages others to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal mission and vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
• Future-orientated, thinks strategically.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse management, logistics, or supply chain management, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using inventory management software and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 – Experience with WFP and/or Save the Children logistics and supply chain procedures is an advantage.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
•  Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

LANGUAGE:

• Fluency in Local Language, Amharic, and English, both written and spoken.

OTHER SKILLS:

•  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.