Coordinate the end-to-end Shipping process by managing inventory, order picking, loading and dispatch, and aligning order dispatches as guided by the Sales Plan/Orders as billed. Oversee the deployment of resources, designing, disseminating, and implementing operational procedures and guidelines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Formulate and design Departmental Operational Procedures, Guidelines and Systems
- Coordinate the end-to-end Shipping processes
- Manage and deploy necessary resources for the accomplishment of tasks
- Review Sales Order slips and dispatch for loading
- Authorize shipping-related operational and business transactions
- Conduct Stock audits
- Produce periodic Reports for Management to enable operational decision-making
- Coordinate with up-country depots and process their requirements
- Supervise Shipping Staff and attend to Staff issues
- Post entries in SAP i.e. Sales Orders, STOs, Stock Movement
- Verify, and authorize the loading and dispatch of loaded trucks
- Review and authorize Invoices for dispatch
- Lead in the transfer of stock from Production to Shipping
- Provide on-the-job training
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management/Retail & Logistics or a related field
- Relevant Master’s Degree is an added advantage
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
- A minimum of 3 years in the FMCG industry
- Proficiency in SAP software and Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Practical problem-solving skills