Tripoli - Storekeeper SSA 4
Handle receipt and dispatch of commodities in compliance with standards.
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Overview
Handle receipt and dispatch of commodities in compliance with standards.
You have:
- Bachelor's in Business Administration or relevant certificate OR Secondary school with additional experience
- At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in warehouse management and logistics
- Fluency in both English and Arabic, knowledge of French is an advantage
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
This Vacancy Announcement will close on 19 October 2021 at 11:59 PM Rome Time.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
-This position is open to qualified Lebanese candidates ONLY.
-Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
-Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT: These jobs are found in WFP warehouses. Job holders report to the Warehouse Management Assistant/Associate or the designate. Job holders are exposed to all phases of the warehouse operations and work with minimum supervision. They may provide supervision and on-the-job training to other warehouse staff
JOB PURPOSE: To handle receipt/dispatch and verification of commodities in order to maximize quality of warehouse operations and mitigate losses, and to support the best storage management practices in compliance with WFP warehouse standards and established guidelines.
DURATION: 11 months (renewable based on business need and performance)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Associate, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
- Effectively receive/dispatch commodities including transshipment (truck to truck) against official approved documentation (e.g. waybills and/or delivery notes) ensuring accuracy in physical count of commodities including the quality in compliance with the established standards.
- Prepare, verify and sign off warehouse and transport documents, and maintain confidential files and accurate warehouse transaction records to ensure immediate reporting on commodity movements in line with the corporate requirements.
- Conduct daily warehouse closing reconciliation and accurate inventory checks supporting internal control systems in compliance with the warehouse management requirements.
- Perform daily inspections and prepare reports on the quantity and quality of the commodities received/dispatched and handled, detect promptly and analyse reasons for stock discrepancies/damages, investigate missing quantity and prepare warehouse loss reports recommending appropriate solutions, to enable informed decision-making.
- Implement appropriate measures to safeguard food and non-food commodities, to ensure quality control using standard preventive measures in line with WFP established procedures and authorization received from the supervisor.
- Monitor condition of the warehouse and commodities and take appropriate actions, to support efficient warehouse space-planning and well-organized commodity storage following WFP warehouse standards.
- Provide guidance and on-the-job training to warehouse staff to contribute to their development and high performance.
- Perform other related tasks as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelors in Business Administration or relevant certificate OR Secondary school with additional year of experience in a related field.
Experience: At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience with at least one (1) year experience in supporting in warehouse management, inventory management, and data entry. This includes various aspects of logistics operation/ supply chain operation.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French language is an added advantage.
Desired Skills and Knowledge:
- Experience using logistics databases to extract routine reports.
- Experience in managing warehouses with food and NFIs.
- Experience in managing inventories.
- Experience in processing invoices.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage a discrepancy in inventory? | This question assesses your problem-solving skills in inventory management. | Discuss a specific incident, highlighting the steps you took to resolve the issue. |
| What measures do you take to ensure the quality of received goods? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your understanding of quality control processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a busy warehouse environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an experience where you successfully trained someone on warehouse operations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What logistics software are you familiar with and how have you used it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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