Warehouse Manager

Mr Rambhai came to Kenya in the early 1940s from the Gujarat region of India. He started a small hardware store in downtown Nairobi in 1948 and that was the humble beginnings of what is now the Ramco Group. His 3 sons, Kirit, Mahendra and Chandrakant joined the family business after their studies and based on these strong family ties, the group built a solid…

Warehouse Manager

Job Summary

• The role of Warehouse Manager is both challenging and rewarding. The successful candidate needs to be flexible, organized and capable of multi-tasking in a busy environment and operate with the upmost integrity

• The successful candidate’s role will ensure efficient receipt, storage, handling of raw materials. He /she will also safeguard inventory accuracy, maintain optimal stock levels to ensure uninterrupted production, and lead warehouse operations to meet safety, quality, and delivery standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Implement FIFO/FEFO and proper handling of all raw material and consumables

• Monitor stock levels and initiate timely replenishment to prevent production downtime.

• Manage rejection procedures for damaged or non-conforming materials for both Paper and Consumables stores.

• Oversee reel handling equipments’ like clamp trucks and forklifts to prevent paper damage.

• Supervise both Paper and Consumables Warehouse team members

• Identify bottlenecks and lead warehouse improvement initiatives.

• Reduce waste, damage, and lead times through process optimization.

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards and company policies.

• Monitor and control warehouse costs, identify areas for cost reduction and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators

• Inventory Accuracy – Maintain a minimum of 98% inventory accuracy 9 (e.g. Tracking, stock levels)

• Order Fulfilment Rate – Achieve a minimum of 95% order fulfilment rate (e.g. orders shipped on time, complete and accurate).

• Warehouse productivity – Maintain a minimum of 85% warehouse productivity (e.g. orders processed per hour, labour efficiency).

• Costs Savings – Achieve annual cost savings of 5% through process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.