Warehouse Supervisor at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited

Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited (Sahel) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. We partner with government agencies, private sector companies and leading international development organizations to conduct research, analyze policies, develop strategies, and implement programs that promote sustainable food security and improved nutrition. We have worked on a variety of projects across West Africa, including in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Details

• A start-up foundation seed company is commencing operations in Kaduna, Nigeria with the production of foundation seed for hybrid maize production for seed companies in West Africa and is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor.
• The vision of the company is to be recognized as West Africa’s most reliable source of high-quality foundation seeds.
• The Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for managing the warehousing, goods-in and goods-out operations of the company’s warehouse as well as assuring health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) compliance and inventory protection with respect to the warehouse.
• The Warehouse Supervisor will report to the Supply Chain and Operations Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Control the storage and movement of all seed; raw, processed and treated, according to company warehouse guidelines and protocols.
• Ensure all inventory movement is fully documented according to company policies and systems.
• Ensure customer orders are fulfilled and dispatched in a timely manner and are accompanied by the required documentation.
• Liaise with transporters to ensure cost effective movement of inventory.
• Ensure the security of the inventory and that inventory is free from any pests and vermin.
• Plan fumigation of the storage warehouses and co-ordinate third party fumigation.
• Supervise and train warehouse workers on Health, Environmental, Safety and Quality (HSEQ) policies, warehouse operations and seed storage procedures.
• Engage in activities in the warehouse according to agreed HSEQ procedures.
• Assist in the liaison with Seed Certification Agents and regulatory authorities.
• Report any nonconformities to the Supply Chain and Operations Manager.
• Assist with inventory management and control, using agreed systems and processes and support the Finance department in monthly stocktaking.
• Suggest improvements to warehousing & HSEQ procedures and policies to ensure best use of company resources and achieve improved efficiency and safety.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of a National Diploma
• Supervisory Skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Must have a valid driving license.
• Must be aware of regulations and certification pertaining to seed trade in Nigeria and West Africa.
• A customer focused individual committed to building a reputation for trust and reliability.
• A highly proficient level of written / spoken English.
• Performance and results driven attitude.
• Willing to work flexibly with respect to starting and finishing times.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
10th June, 2021.