WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

   (Bamenda)

Posted : 25 April, 2020

Category : Logistics   Location : Bamenda

Job type : Full Time

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WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR 

Doctors Without Borders is an international non-governmental medical association providing assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. We observe neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and claim full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of our functions.

Related with our activities we are looking for a Warehouse supervisor

Working locations: Based in Bamenda with travel to other parts of North West Region

Type of contract: CDD

Salary: According to the organisation´s Salary Grid.

Main Purpose

Planning and supervising the execution of the Warehouse and Stock Management activities in the project or capital according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure the optimal functioning of the mission

Principal Tasks

• Planning and supervising on a day-to-day basis the Warehouse and Stock Management activities in the project or capital, ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures. These activities include but are not limited to the following:
• Physically and administratively managing medical and non-medical stocks in conjunction with the supply officer and the stock owners and assuming responsibility for the warehouse and its contents
• Ensuring that all necessary tools and management procedures are in place in order to avoid stock ruptures, losses (expiries, damages due to bad storage conditions, temperature breach) and excess stocks. Regularly checking inventory levels (physical counts), keeping inventories up to date and monitoring consumption

• Checking, recording and arranging the goods received and ensuring the availability of a wide range of items for various projects and departments (medical supplies, food, spare parts, tools, equipment, etc.)
• Ensuring that all items are well organized and correctly stored according to their specificity, well protected, fully identified and easily accessible (cleanliness, security, access, etc.)
• Supervising the team under his/her responsibility including the definition and planning of each person's tasks (daily supervision and checking the quality of their work); drawing up working schedule and organizing and leading team meetings
• Supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment,

training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required

• Performing delegated tasks according to his or her speciality and as specified in his/her job description

Required Qualifications

·       Diploma in warehouse related studies

·       Experience as a Warehouse Manager and/or experience in MSF Logistics department.

·       English language and Pidgin English are essential.

·       Competences: Results and quality orientation; teamwork and cooperation; Behavioural flexibility; Commitment to DWB principles; Stress Management; and Service Orientated.

·       Knowledge of ERP software (UniField or others) is an advantage

All applications in ENGLISH (CV, cover letter, diplomas, working certificates, telephone number, etc.) must be sent by email to the following address: msfocb-cameroon-recruitment@brussels.msf.org  mentioning on the subject: Warehouse supervisor or ref: (ref: NW.WS25042020)or else be submitted in a sealed envelope at the Bamenda Office: Opposite Sacred Heart College, Mankon; Bamenda) Ref: NW.ST31012020 for the attention of Doctors Without Borders.

Deadline for the reception of applications:  2^ND of May 2020

 

NB: writing tests and interviews will be done in our offices after the selection of the applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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