Overview
The Logistics Associate (Warehouse) position supports efficient and effective delivery of UNOPS projects by managing inbound and outbound goods, maintaining inventory control, and adhering to warehouse procedures.
Tasks Summary
- Manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of warehouse goods, ensuring proper handling and care.
- Ensure goods are stored in proper locations, setting up layout and ensuring efficient space utilization.
- Safeguard goods at all times, implementing and overseeing warehouse security operations.
- Manage inventory control and reconcile with the data storage system, performing frequent error/audit checks.
- Receive returns and enter items back into inventory, restocking items in designated spots.
- Ensure safe-handling of all products during picking, loading, discharging and stocking to avoid damages.
- Implement operational policies and procedures as per warehouse standard operating procedures.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures including contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations, reporting potentially unsafe conditions.
- Use equipment and materials properly, attending safety meetings as required.
- Schedule and oversee the warehouse team, and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime.
- Review order board, work orders and pick tags to determine items to be pulled and distributed, preparing items for pick up or shipment.
- Contact suppliers, technicians or other agencies in regards to order status, as needed, and contact shipping vendors to arrange pick up, as needed.
- Provide a high level of customer service by assisting clients with requests in a timely manner, referring technical questions to appropriate personnel.
- Complete and file appropriate paperwork, receiving and unloading daily warehouse shipments verifying items and quantities.
- Perform other duties within the same scope and level of difficulty as required and assigned, such as some inventory control functions including stock order placements and min/max system settings.
Experience Requirements
- Six years of relevant experience working in warehouse role or related areas with a high school diploma is required.
- Some experience in UN system organizations is desirable.
Qualification Requirements
- Required Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience in a warehouse role is required.
- Desired First University Degree (Bachelor's Degree) preferably in logistics, business administration, or supply chain management with 2 years of experience in a warehouse role is an asset.
