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Warehouse Coordinator

Role Purpose

• The role is responsible for Coordinating all RC RAW seeds and Treated and bagged prior to transfer to SCM, warehouse activities (Operational/distribution) to meet the seed availability whilst preserving the product quality whilst in storage.
• Further, coordinating stock movement in SAP from receiving Raw product to final goods stage and ensure 100% physical and system stock matching.
• This is expected to be achieved by Coordinating weekly stock counts and mass balancing of consumables.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks 

• Lead HSE efforts according to ISO 45001 and Bayer safety standards focusing on legal compliance and identifying safety risks applying the HIRA methodology.
• Participate in compiling Risk assessments and Job safety analysis.
• Actively record safety observation and near misses.
• Participate in 5WHY problem solving identifying corrective and preventative actions.
• Actively promote the Bayer safety culture and best practices.
• Register and keep track of all finished/semi-finished product movements.
• Monitor stock to ensure proper warehouse storage and administration in accordance with company guidelines, procedures and requirements for both the seed plant warehouseand external, rented warehouses.
• Maintain the product quality stored in the internal and external facilities.
• Ensure that all required data is put into the information system and required reports are made on time.
• Record all daily movements according to internal/external customer needs, safety norms and quality requirements.
• Conduct and coordinate duties of forklift drivers in order to ensure timely and accurate transportation of goods and materials within the plant.
• Prepare and document material transfers following established procedures.
• Maintain operational records as required by the QMS management & onePSS systems.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and management system set by ISO9001:2015.
• Manage personnel to ensure excellence in housekeeping and stock control.
• Complete documentation and report regarding stock at the warehouse in a proper and timely manner.
• Responsible for the monitoring and control of inventory on a regular basis to ensure minimal variance between SAP and physical stock.
• Balancing of LX02.
• Participate /conduct inventory stock counts.
• Utilize company resources in an efficient manner in order to control cost.
• Supervise temporary/seasonal staff.
• Support the implementation of onePSS in warehouses.
• Manage operational KPI`s through the production system platform onePSS.
• Ensure carry-over samples are submitted for re-testing.
• Take control of fumigation and aerial spraying for all warehouses.

Key Working Relations 

• This role will report to the Site Tolling Supervisor- Ethiopia

1) Field mission teams

2) Supply Chain mission teams

3) Processing squad

4) Finance squads

5) Toller technicians

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Business, Engineering, Logistics / Distribution or Equivalent
• 3-5 years’ experience in Distribution & Warehousing Management
• Mandatory Computer Literacy
• Knowledge of SAP inventory control
• Preferably Logistics/Warehouse Management qualification
• Interpersonal and communication skills in both English & Amharic
• Results focused with ability to work on own initiative
• Strong teamwork (flexibility to work across the areas and positively influencing others)
• Establish clear direction and making decisions on a timely manner
• SAP proficiency will be an advantage
• Willing and able to work shifts when required

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Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.