Warehouse Assistant

Lesaffre Kenya, a recent entity within the Lesaffre Group, produces Baking ingredients and sells yeast and ingredients. Reporting to Lesaffre Kenya Production Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the storage procedure overseeing the receipt, dispatching, security and storage of goods in the warehouse.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Stock / Inventory Control:
  • Maintain accurate inventories of finished goods, raw materials, packaging materials and equipment.
  • Develop, implement and maintain inventory control systems.
  • Check stock levels regularly.
  • Update stock information on the computer system
  • Compile daily reports and address inventory discrepancies.
  • Maintain records of dispatches, receipts and disposals.
  • Compare items received against the items ordered.
  • Follow up the monthly stock take of raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods.

• Logistics:
  • Ensure timely dispatch of goods to the customer.
  • Ensure that shipping quantity complies with orders and all documentation has been established and shared with the transporters and customers.
  • Ensure the appropriate use and security of stock 
  • Ensure that all the received raw materials & finished products comply to the quality standards.
  • Ensure proper housekeeping of the warehouse.

• Supervise the temporary workers in the warehouse.
• Reporting:
  • Prepare and share Daily stock levels and stock movement reports the line manager.
  • Daily report to the line manager on staff output