Warehouse Supervisor
Ensure warehousing activities are properly executed for specific products.
Overview
Ensure warehousing activities are properly executed for specific products.
You have:
- University degree in pharmacy or related field.
- Good command (spoken and written) of English.
- Computer literacy.
- Minimum two years of work experience in a similar field.
- People-management experience.
- Previous experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
- ICRC hospital experience is a strong asset.
Contract
This is a Fixed Term contract. More about Fixed Term contracts.
What we do
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
Purpose
The Warehouse Supervisor ensures that general warehousing activities are properly carried out for a specific product family (e.g. economic security, water and habitat, medical or communication) in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs). S/he organizes and plans the warehouse’s activities.
Accountabilities & functional responsibilities
- Ensures that goods are received, stored, dekitted and dispatched according to procedure; immediately reports any problems or discrepancies to hospital administrator.
- Ensures that hospital departments follow requisition order process for their weekly orders and have imprest order updated regularly.
- Ensures that stock is rotated and picked according to the principles of first-in-first-out and/or first-expired-first-out.
- Ensures that warehouse space is well utilized and makes recommendations for layout changes.
- Ensures that goods are properly segregated within the warehouse.
- Ensures that warehouse regulations are applied Following the GLO-MD-SOP-022A ICRC medical warehouse minimum requirements and GDP.
- Ensures that there is proper pest control and hygiene in the warehouse.
- Records information in the logistics IT system.
- Ensures that bin cards and stock cards are kept up to date.
- Provides statistics and other reporting.
- Organizes inventory counts and initiates claim reports.
- Ensures that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix
Education and Professional Experience Required
- University degree in pharmacy or related field.
- Good command (spoken and written) of English.
- Computer literacy.
- Minimum two years of work experience in a similar field.
- People-management experience.
- Previous experience in hospital setting is preferred.
- ICRC hospital experience is a strong asset.
Additional information
- Type of role: National staff
- Working rate: Full-time (100%)
- Starting date: April 2026
- Location: Gaza Strip
- Job level: B2
- Length of assignment: 6 months fixed-term contract (renewable)
- Application deadline: 28/03/2026
- This vacancy announcement may close before the deadline once an adequate number of applications has been reached. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Our values
- At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in managing warehouse operations? | This question assesses your hands-on experience and understanding of warehouse management. | Provide specific examples of your previous responsibilities and achievements in similar roles. |
| How do you ensure compliance with standard operating procedures in warehousing? | This question evaluates your understanding of SOPs and your approach to adherence. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for effective inventory management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle discrepancies in stock? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What measures do you take to ensure pest control and hygiene in the warehouse? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain your experience with logistics IT systems? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when faced with multiple demands in the warehouse? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you conduct inventory counts and the importance of accuracy in this process. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |