WAREHOUSE CONTROLLER M/F

General information

WAREHOUSE CONTROLLER M/F

General informations

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company.

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way.

AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project?

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent!

Job description

Job Title

WAREHOUSING

WAREHOUSE CONTROLLER M/F

Contract Type

FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Job Location

Africa, Kenya, NAIROBI

Working Hours

Full time

Mission Description

To support the Commodity Warehouse Manager by ensuring strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), effective warehouse planning, accurate inventory control, and cost-conscious operations. The role is responsible for controlling and documenting all authorized warehouse transactions and ensuring accurate and timely system processing, supporting audits, and ensuring all warehouse activities operate within the approved budget while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and efficiency.

Key responsibilities:

1. Update/ensure update of WMS transactions

2.Compare physical tally with the authorized release and validate the dispatch documentation.

3. Validate that the transaction is posted against the correct client/lot/mark.

4. Support warehouse planning, layout, and storage optimization to maximize space utilization.

5. Monitor warehouse activities to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with operational requirements.

6. Act as the Warehouse Manager deputy when required.

7. Ensure all warehouse operations strictly follow approved SOPs and internal controls.

8. Support implementation of corrective actions arising from audit findings.

9. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within warehouse operations.

10. Review inventory variance and stock aging reports and escalate findings to the Warehouse Manager.

11. Support digitization and automation initiatives.

12. Communicate operational issues and resolutions effectively.

Profile

• Certificate/ Diploma /Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehousing, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in warehouse operations, preferably with coffee.
• Knowledge of green coffee bean handling and storage practices.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and fire regulations in warehouse settings.