Logistics Associate (Warehouse)

Job Description

Job Highlight

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of UNOPS projects in the Horn of Africa. The position offers exposure to a variety of logistics and warehouse management activities, cross-cultural collaboration, and professional development opportunities within the UN system.

Job Specific Context

This position operates within a dynamic project environment, supporting critical logistics and warehouse operations across multiple projects. The role is essential to ensuring efficient management of inbound and outbound goods, maintaining accurate inventory control, and adhering to warehouse standard operating procedures. The Warehouse Associate will be expected to handle all goods with proper care, ensuring client satisfaction and promoting the image and credibility of UNOPS.

Role Purpose

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Administration Officer, the Warehouse Associate provides management in handling of all inbound and outbound goods and goods delivery. The Warehouse Associate will be expected to handle all goods with proper care. The Warehouse Associate has a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Warehouse Goods Management

• Manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of warehouse goods, always ensuring proper handling and care.
• Ensure that goods are stored in their proper locations, setting up layout and ensuring efficient space utilization.
• Safeguard goods at all times, implementing and overseeing warehouse security operations.

2. Inventory Control and Quality Assurance

• Manage inventory control and reconcile with the data storage system, performing frequent error/audit checks by reviewing bin count reports.
• Receive returns and enter items back into inventory, restocking items in designated spots in the warehouse.
• Ensure the safe handling of all products during picking, loading, discharging and stocking to avoid any damages.

3. Operational Policies and Procedures

• 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.

4. Team Management and Coordination

• 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 regarding order status, as needed, and contact shipping vendors to arrange pick up, as needed.

Skills

• Customer Service, Data Entry, Inventory Control, Logistics Management, Warehouse Control.

Education Requirements

Required

• Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience in a warehouse role is required. OR

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.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Six years of relevant experience working in warehouse role or related areas with a high school diploma is required.

Desired

• Some experience in UN system organizations is desirable.

Language Requirements

• English, Fluent
• Amharic, Fluent.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of UNOPS projects in the Horn of Africa. The position offers exposure to a variety of logistics and warehouse management activities, cross-cultural collaboration, and professional development opportunities within the UN system.