Parts and Warehouse Manager – Nairobi, Kenya.

Our client, a group of companies based in Nairobi that is in different sectors i.e. Engineering, Construction, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Security and Medical Equipment are seeking to recruit a Parts & Warehouse Manager who will be responsible for the performance and management of the parts. He/ She will also Direct and coordinate activities concerned with the operation and sales of parts by performing the duties personally and through the parts and warehouse internal team on a day to day basis. The successful candidate must have experience in Imports EAC common External Tariff documentation. The ideal candidate must also have at least 5 years’ experience in air and sea freight forwarding, tracking and logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure that parts receive, and issue procedure is followed by parts team.
Random check with invoice and physical.
Random check on updating of the system.
Ensure the inventory and stock levels are anticipatory yet not in excess.
Random check on the stock count and accuracy.
Ensure full parts consumption before end of life.
Ordering plan of spares preparation and carrying out and ensuring ordering cycle for optimum conditions.
Minimize order to delivery lead time.
Ensure that you are up to date with the vendors both international and local.
Ensure customer relationship is maintained.
Ensure the team meets defined KPIs.
Maximize profit through the effective operation of the parts department.
Create market awareness of genuine spare parts and brand building.
Ensure all store personnel and suitably trained and well equipped to perform their duties.
Develop, implement and maintain operational policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain personal networks.
Approve all store records and documents.
Identify the storage of materials/goods labels on each item.
Protect company confidential and proprietary information.
Maintain adequate safety, hygiene, security and housekeeping standards throughout the process

Qualifications:

Must have a Relevant Degree or Higher Diploma in Logistics and Supply Management.
Must have experience in Imports EAC Common External Tariff documentation; hands-on customs documentation and clearance of goods.
Must have at least 5 years’ experience in air and sea freight forwarding, tracking and logistics.
Must have excellent IT / Computer Skills.
Ability to manage own workflow and to meet deadlines while responding to frequent demands of clients (internal and external).
Ability to work in a rapidly changing and growth-oriented environment with regularly changing priorities and developing opportunities.
Excellent reporting and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Driven, organized and resourceful with the ability to prioritize.