ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE & LOGISTICS MANAGER at Kartasi Products Limited

DEPARTMENT

WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS

POSITION TITLE

ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE & LOGISTICS MANAGER

JOB GRADE

8

REPORTS TO

MD

DIRECT REPORTEES

Executive Dispatch (1) Dispatch loading supervisor (1) and Executive Stores verifier (1)

JOB PURPOSE

The job purpose of Warehouse and Logistics Manager at Kartasi is to efficiently manage
warehouse operations, inventory control, order fulfilment, and fleet management (both internal
and third-party), while optimizing costs and leading a high-performance team. The role ensures
the seamless flow of goods and services, driving timely deliveries, reducing wastage, and
supporting the company’s sales and profitability targets in the competitive paper manufacturing
industry.

Working Relations

Key Responsibilities

Key skills

Internal

· MD

· Staff

External

· Customers

· Government Agencies.

· Group Companies.

· Third party service provider

Inventory Management

·  Ensures daily cycle counts are conducted

·  Ensure physical stocks are matching with bin cards

·  Ensure all goods received in the warehouse are captured into the SAP system

· Manages the effective use of warehouse space, ensuring that goods are stored in an organized manner for easy access and minimal damage.

Cost Management

· Develop and manage the department’s budget (FOH).

· Implement cost-saving measures e.g. Time management, Vehicle maintenance, Route planning, OT management, Leave management, Traffic rules compliance and general operational compliance.

· PODs management

Customer Service and Order Conversion

· Accuracy in dispatch to avoid market returns and customer dissatisfaction

· OTIF

· Participate in demand/production/logistics daily planning meetings

· Do market returns analysis in collaboration with QC and come up with corrective action plan.

· Route optimization -efficient transportation route planning to minimize cost and improve delivery speed.

· Communication

Compliance and Legal Responsibilities

· Ensures the warehouse and logistics operations comply with EHS guidelines.

Team Leadership and Development

·  Training and skills development- Equipment handling, SAP in collaboration with ICT and safety protocol

· Employee engagement and Motivation -Incentives and activities to promote teamwork

· Develop clear roles and responsibilities to drive performance

· Inventory Management skills

· Leadership skills.

· Logistics and distribution planning skills

· Data Analytics skills

· EHS skills

· Vendor Management skills

· Problem solving and decision-making skills

· Customer – Centric mindset.

· Interpersonal and communication Skills

· Collaboration skills.

· Attention to details

· Multi-tasking skills

· Organization skills

Extent of Authority

· Budgetary responsibility: Ksh

· Company assets:

o Company car (1)

Delivery vans (7)

o Desktop

Laptops (3)

FG Stocks

· LOA:

o Leave – approvals.

o Overtime

o Gate pass

o Transporter and garages performance review

Experience

· 5 years’ experience.

Personal attributes

· Complete Finisher

· Strategic thinker

· Result oriented.

· Resilience

· Adaptability.

· Empathy.

· Integrity  

Qualifications

· Degree in Logistics and Warehousing management

· Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)