Warehouse Coordinator – Uganda Breweries Limited

Job Title: Warehouse Co-ordinator

Reports to: In-Market Warehouse Manager

About Us

As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly.

To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you’re part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone.

Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you’ll be part of an innovative, dynamic organization. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition.

And it’s people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who’ll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.

Context/Scope:

UBL has been a leading brewer in Uganda since it began operations in 1946.  Located in Port Bell – Luzira in the outskirts of Kampala, the brewery is continuously modernized, and its operating capacity expanded. Bell Lager is the company’s flagship brand having been in the market for over 60 years. Key Brands include: Bell Lager, Tusker Malt, Pilsner, Senator, Guinness.

Accountabilities:

• Manage Inventory and Stores processes in adherence with controls and materials management standards for efficient and effective operations.
• Maintain optimum stocks with minimum stockholding costs, without compromising on production and maintenance processes.
• Manage receipts, issues, storage, and reconciliation of materials using computer software SAP.
• Ensure quantities and quality delivered by suppliers fulfil the contractual commitment on purchase orders at the point of receipt.
• Coordinate with Agriculture, Planning, Procurement and Production teams to develop a material call off schedule as per production plan and ensure adherence to the plan.
• Manage real time posting of material movements in SAP system
• Manage the non-conforming materials as per UBL quality/Governance guidelines.
• Supervise loading, offloading and material intra transfers
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of movements and transactions by regularly running and reviewing movement reports.
• Maintain Stores in accordance with UBL Stores procedures, Physical Security Policy, Quality Policy and Controls risk management standards.
• Maintain hygiene standards in Stores: conduct daily hygiene audits, 5S review and implementation.
• Manage materials as per manufacturer recommendation, temperature and humidity monitoring.
• FIFO and Batch management plus appropriate tracking of safety stocks
• Prepare, participate, follow up on regular stock counts in accordance with the UBL stock counting procedures.
• Reconcile physical to book stock, variance investigation and explanation
• Manage weighbridge operations for all incoming materials and outgoing product.
• Supervise Stores Assistants and Process minders.
• Apply the UBL Health & Safety standards during all stores processes and conducting safety toolbox talks.
• Support with planning, development and implementation of all Stores projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in any business related or supply chain related field
• 2-3yrs experience in logistics in an FMCG company

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn company product codes and terminology.
• Thorough understanding of warehouse policies and procedures.
• Good analytical skills and ability to make sound judgments relative to inventory.

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