Warehouse Coordinator

About the role

Sanku, a technology company that strengthens staple grains in African mills and reaches over 70 million people daily, is looking for a Warehouse Coordinator in Kampala. The role sits at the heart of day-to-day warehouse operations, covering receiving, put-away, picking and packing while keeping quality standards at every step. It suits someone who is exceptionally detail-oriented and can keep track of many parts of the warehouse at once.

Key responsibilities

• Run the warehouse in line with Sanku's policies and procedures.
• Identify causes of shrinkage and take corrective action to keep losses to a minimum.
• Maintain optimum stock levels by flagging potential stock-outs and working with the Warehouse Manager on timely replenishment.
• Manage receiving of items and inventory, checking that documentation, system entries and physical items match, and supervise goods moving into the warehouse.
• Manage put-away, including timely inventory labeling, correct physical placement and system entries.
• Manage order fulfillment: approved sales orders, accurate picking, quality packaging and system entries.
• Keep warehouse tools and equipment well maintained and securely stored.
• Conduct monthly cycle counts and report on warehouse activities as required.
• Work with production, delivery and sales teams to keep operations smooth.
• Maintain the physical filing system and track licenses and other statutory requirements.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the line manager.

Required profile

• 2+ years of warehouse management experience, including at least 1 year in a warehouse lead role managing hourly employees.
• Degree or diploma in Logistics, Procurement or Warehousing.
• Good knowledge of warehouse management policies, procedures and best practices, with a proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.