Tupande Warehouse Hub Specialist

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

You will oversee One Acre Fund's bustling warehouse operations at 1 of 4 locations. You'll ensure efficient inventory management, optimizing warehouse processes and leading a motivated team. You will report to the Tupande Warehouse Associate and oversee a team of up to 8 people, with 3 direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management

  • Maintain accurate & stock control in adherence to Tupande inventory management policies

  • Oversee stock quality measures to minimize inventory losses.

  • Perform regular inventory counts and initiate improvements across each cycle.

• Manage Outbound Inventory with Transactional Integrity

  • Provide strategic oversight for order processing and distribution, ensuring standard operating procedures expectations are met.

• Guarantee Operational Excellence in the Warehouse

  • Manage warehouse space to enhance operational efficiency, prevent input mix-ups, and ensure efficient storage of items.

  • Direct the allocation of warehouse resources and implement security measures to protect inventory and ensure a safe working environment.

  • Lead process improvement initiatives, applying 5-S methodologies to enhance operational workflows.

• Workforce Management and Operational Efficiency
  • Organize and conduct recruitment and training for warehouse staff to ensure performance targets and adherence to operational standards.
  • Oversee the efficient use and maintenance of warehouse resources.
  • Foster a collaborative environment and motivate staff to achieve productivity targets.
  • Manage petty cash and process payments for casual labor, ensuring all transactions are conducted accurate.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• At least 2+ years of experience directly managing operations within a warehouse.
• Bachelor’s Degree in in Supply Chain Operations, Business  or equivalent through experience.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems required for stock control and oversight.
• Advanced capabilities in Excel (can perform complex functions) & Google Sheets.
• Capability to organize efficient operations.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in solving operational challenges.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Webuye, Sagana, Bungoma, and Kanduyi - Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya

Application Deadline

23rd November 2024.

Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.