Our client, a Global Healthcare and Crop Science Innovation company is looking to hire a Production Warehouse Assistant. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for warehousing and stock management of chemicals, consumable and raw seed including other tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage stock transfers from Mkushi warehouse to Lusaka and other designated locations as requested.
• Monitor and manage fumigation process on fumigation of seed.
• Responsible for weekly cycle count and month end stock take.
• Responsible for SAP, GI and GR of seed between production plants.
• Responsible for receiving seed from growers and ensure it’s receipted in SAP.
• Responsible for supervision of seasonal workers that will work within the warehouse
• Must be health and safety oriented and obtain PPE for all staff working on site.
• Ensure firefighting equipment is in place and working and monitor due dates for service of firefighting equipment’s.
• Communicate all seed cleared for write off to facilitate disposal.
• Should have prior experience of housekeeping within warehousing.
• Store and control storage of all seed, raw and treated.
• Adhere to all applicable legislation, company’s safety policies and procedures.
• Actively promote the company’s safety culture and best practices.

Desired Skills, Job Requirements Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management, Logistics Management or Business Management
• 2+years of work experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of the seed regulations and standard is required and experience in the seed production process will be an added advantage.
• Reasonable knowledge and practical experience of using SAP
• Good data analysis and acceptable skills in using essential computer software.
• Must be able to network and manage people and key relationships.
• Should be organised, disciplined and able to demonstrate track record of reliability.
• Should be able to use technical and analytical skills to address challenges that arise and handle work pressure well.