About this position:

Our client is one of East Africa’s leading FMCG companies, operating in edible oils & fats, food, beverages, home care and personal care products. The Deputy Lead Warehouse is responsible for supporting the Lead Warehouse in managing day-to-day warehouse operations within a food and beverage manufacturing environment. The role ensures accurate stock control, efficient goods movement, compliance with FIFO/FEFO principles, cleanliness (Gemba), and effective supervision of warehouse clerks to maintain high operational and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Lead Warehouse in daily warehouse operations.
• Manage inventory for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Ensure accurate goods receiving, storage, and dispatch.
• Conduct regular stock takes and cycle counts; report variances.
• Ensure FIFO / FEFO compliance during storage and dispatch.
• Prevent expired, damaged, or obsolete stock in the warehouse.
• Ensure warehouse Gemba is clean, organized, and compliant with 5S standards.
• Supervise and allocate work to warehouse clerks.
• Ensure proper documentation for goods in and out.
• Enforce food safety, hygiene, and safety procedures.
• Prepare basic warehouse and inventory reports.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Stores, or related field.
• 5-7 years’ warehouse experience, preferably in food & beverage manufacturing.
• 3+ year supervisory experience in warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, FIFO/FEFO, stock management and warehouse best practices.
• Hands on experience with goods receiving, dispatch, and stock reconciliation.
• Ability to manage and supervise warehouse staff.
• Proficient in warehouse documentation and basic computer systems (ERP / Excel/ SAP).
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene standards and storage standards.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and reliable.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Knowledge of local regulatory and food safety requirements in Kenya is an advantage.