Warehouse Coordinator (Building Material)
Job Categories:
Procurement & Supply
Date Posted:
2025-11-03 17:25:07
Employment Type
Full Time
Website
Location:
Lusaka
Salary:
Negotiable
Phone:
Description:
Job Purpose
Warehouse Coordinator will be accountable for the overall
warehouse operation, which receives and stores, moves and ships
supplies, stock and materials to and/or from the warehouse. Overseeing all warehouse operations, ensuring efficient inventory management, timely dispatch and receipt of goods, and adherence to company safety and quality standards.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement both short- and long-term warehouse planning.
- Maintain items record, document necessary information and utilize reports to project warehouse status
- Coordinate daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch of materials and finished goods.
- Maintain accurate stock records and ensure timely posting of inventory transactions in the system.
- Conduct regular stock counts and reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
- Monitor warehouse space utilization and implement best practices to improve efficiency.
- Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices
- Supervise the loading and offloading of items in the warehouse
- Ensure all warehouse employees receive regular performance reviews, personal-development and succession plans.
- Motivate and inspire the team and ensure time-cards are submitted for
timely payroll administration. Resolve conflict and to create a
positive and productive team environment. - Accountable for the planning and direction of all warehouse operations,
including developing and monitoring of key performance indicators,
security, change management, technology and all administration
activities, such as production reporting. - Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employee’s performance
- Collaborate with the Production, Sales, and Logistics teams to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse function.
- Monitor shipping and receiving of products to and from the warehouse on behalf of customers.
Required Skills & Attributes
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and teamwork
- Attention to detail and strong analytical ability.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Integrity and accountability in handling company stock.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
- Must have a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in warehouse or logistics operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Transport and Logistics work experience will be a plus
- Strong understanding of inventory management systems (Sage experience will be an added advantage).
- A Degree in of the above fields will be a plus
- Must be a member of a relevant professional body (i.e. CIPS/CILT/ZIPS)
QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in Ms Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com
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