Organization Description
One Acre Fund is a fast-growing agricultural social enterprise in East and Southern Africa that is innovating a new way of helping farm families achieve their full potential. One Acre Fund invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful; every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than a 100% average gain in farm income per acre.
Industry: Non-profit/International Development/Agriculture
Function: Business Operations
Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor
Job Type: 1 Year Fixed Term contract subject to renewal based on performance
Job Level: 3
Job Locations: Ilorin, Kwara State, Minna, Niger State; and Lafia, Nasarawa State
Application deadline: November 24, 2023
Job Description and Role
This role is responsible for the daily operations of the assigned Nigerian warehouse, ensuring the correctness of inventory and adherence to standard operating procedures. The detailed scope of tasks is as follows:
- Warehouse Management: o Correctly store all inventories at the warehouse and keep accurate records of all transactions relating to stock movement in order to eliminate the opportunity for losses or fraud
- Conduct periodical stock verification and ensure the correctness of stock. Work with the manager to avoid stock outages at all times by adopting best practices.
- Adopt standard safety measures for safe warehouse operations. Regularly check for defects and expirations to avoid any damage or loss.
- Maintain a well-arranged and clean warehouse at all times and adhere to all organization standard operating procedures for warehouse management
- Materials Handling and Deliveries: o Receive and dispatch goods at the warehouse accurately by qualifying the quantities, quality, and specifications. Use and update the right documentation for all material transfers and movements.
- Own the quality control process for goods delivered to the warehouse by suppliers and communicate effectively with the relevant stakeholders for decision-making
- System Administration and Reporting
- Collaborate with Data Coordinators to ensure accurate and timely data entry
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning, and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding, long-term career.
Qualifications and Required Skills
We are seeking exceptional professionals with a strong background in warehouse/inventory management and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable agricultural development. We are looking for extraordinary candidates who are proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:
- 1-2 experience in warehouse/inventory management
- Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the supply chain, economics, business administration, or related fields from recognized institutions
- Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office especially Excel and Google Suite for data analysis, presentation, and report writing
- Proactive in identifying and solving problems
- Demonstrates integrity and a positive attitude
- Language: fluent in English and Hausa (mandatory) and has a good understanding of local communities and cultures in Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara states, e.g., Nupe, Gbagyi, Eggon, Alagon, and Yoruba.
- Passionate about serving smallholder farmers
- Proven organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Quick learner and a proactive problem solver
- Ability to prioritize
- Exercises confidentiality and has integrity
Compensation
- In line with the job level.
- One Acre Fund provides employees with a percentage of their basic salaries for housing allowance and child support annually.
- Retirement savings: OAF contributes 10%, and you contribute 8% of your basic salary to your retirement savings account.
- One Acre Fund also provides monthly allocations to cover work-related costs of transport and airtime.
- Relocation support is not available for this position.
Application deadline: November 24, 2023
