Warehouse Controller – Special Economic Zone (SEZ)

About the role

AGL (Africa Global Logistics), a multimodal logistics operator now part of the MSC Group, is hiring a Warehouse Controller for its Special Economic Zone (SEZ) warehouse in Nairobi. The post reports to the General Manager-SEZ and covers day-to-day warehouse operations, with full-time hours.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organise and control inbound receipt, storage, processing and outbound dispatch, keeping stock records accurate and space utilisation optimal
• Oversee kitting, re-packing, labelling, cannibalisation, assembly/disassembly and other value-added processes
• Ensure compliance with SEZ and customs regulations, liaise with SEZA and KRA Customs and process inbound, transfer, processing and outbound bonds
• Maintain real-time inventory control via SPEED WMS, run stock counts and reconcile variances, and segregate client inventory with proper tagging
• Enforce HSE and quality standards, coordinate safety drills, equipment inspections and housekeeping audits, and oversee security and loss prevention
• Supervise warehouse supervisors, operators and support staff, plan manpower schedules and training, and monitor performance
• Act as main contact for client warehouse matters, report stock positions and dispatch schedules, and submit periodic operational and compliance reports
• Drive process optimisation, automation and lean logistics best practices

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field
• 3 years of experience in supply chain or a related field
• Experience in an SEZ is an added advantage