Reporting to the Warehouse & Distribution Supervisor, the Warehouse Assistant requires a strong planning and coordination to drive operational management of a Warehouse site at Maersk.Supporting and enabling the Maersk W&D product families and value proposition to our clients being either stand alone or part of a global supply chain solution. Collaboration with all Area functions to ensure high service levels to enable a quality customer experience.
We offer
In this role, you will gain industry knowledge, international experience, better communication skills and techniques relevant to our core business. This will equip you with the competencies required for operational roles, deepen your potential and career development as well as contribute to your team’s and organization’s success.
Key responsibilities
Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)
Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store)
Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits
Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
Complete diary logs into inventory
Report any discrepancies
Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers
Operate and maintain preventively warehouse vehicles and equipment
Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations
Manage the operations of the location in the absence of the supervisor
Manage site subcontractors needs and usage for W&D services
Respect compliance and the adherence of the global compliance framework
System usage and compliance to defined systems, processes and IT usage
We are looking for
Minimum of Bachelor degree qualification
Extensive Warehousing experience as well as operational knowledge of Warehouse
Collaboration and influencing skills
Good understanding of Warehousing risks to be managed in an African context.
Understanding of local cultures
Energy and passion with ability to drive performance
Proficiency in inventory software, databases and systems
Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods
Good organizational and time management skills
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