Warehouse Management Trainee

Job Title: Warehouse Management Trainee Department: Warehouse & Logistics

Location:
Kisumu Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary We are seeking a motivated and analytical Warehouse Management Trainee to undergo structured training in warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics coordination, and warehouse systems. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in different warehouse functions, supporting efficient operations, accurate inventory management, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities
• Warehouse Operations: Participate in daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, picking, dispatch, and delivery of goods to ensure efficient and accurate stock movement.
• Inventory Management: Assist in stock monitoring, inventory reconciliation, physical stocktaking, investigation of stock variances, and identification of slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
• Warehouse Systems Management: Learn and operate warehouse management systems (OCP/WMS) and business systems (SPMS). Ensure accurate and timely data entry, including updating outstanding transactions following system downtime.
• Documentation and Process Management: Process and verify warehouse documents, including collection notes, return notes, and manual stock-out forms. Ensure proper approvals, accurate documentation, and timely follow-up on deliveries and goods receipt confirmations.
• Warehouse Coordination and Safety: Coordinate loading, offloading, and order preparation activities. Verify vehicle and driver details, ensure dispatched goods match the approved documents, and observe warehouse safety procedures.
• Cost and Loss Control: Understand warehouse operating costs, including rental, loading and offloading, and materials handling expenses. Assist in cost control initiatives and follow up on stock losses, including damaged goods during receiving and storage.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Sales, Finance, Transport, and other relevant departments to support smooth warehouse operations and resolve operational challenges. Qualifications and Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or other numerically oriented disciplines.
• Must be a graduate from one of Kenya's top three universities, with preference for fresh graduates or candidates with a maximum of one year of working experience.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and reconcile inventory data.
• Good computer skills and the ability to quickly learn and operate enterprise management systems such as WMS, OCP, and SPMS.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with different departments, customers, drivers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to identify operational challenges, investigate discrepancies, and follow established procedures to resolve issues.
• Strong willingness to learn, adaptability, and the ability to rotate across different warehouse functions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment and handle multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Proactive, disciplined, results-oriented, and willing to develop a long-term career in warehouse and logistics management.