Warehouse Management Trainee

About the role

A motivated and analytical Warehouse Management Trainee is sought in Kisumu to undergo structured training in warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics coordination and warehouse systems. The trainee gains hands-on experience across warehouse functions, supporting efficient operations, accurate inventory management and cost control.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in daily warehouse activities such as receiving, storage, picking, dispatch and delivery of goods.
• Assist with stock monitoring, inventory reconciliation, physical stocktaking, investigating stock variances and identifying slow-moving or obsolete stock.
• Learn and use warehouse management systems (OCP/WMS) and business systems (SPMS), ensuring accurate data entry and updating outstanding transactions after system downtime.
• Process and verify warehouse documents such as collection notes, return notes and manual stock-out forms, and follow up on deliveries and goods receipt confirmations.
• Coordinate loading, offloading and order preparation, check vehicle and driver details, and verify that dispatched goods match approved documents while observing safety procedures.
• Understand warehouse operating costs and assist in cost control, including following up on stock losses and damaged goods.
• Work with Sales, Finance, Transport and other departments to resolve operational challenges.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or another numerically oriented discipline.
• Graduate from one of Kenya's top three universities; preference for fresh graduates or those with at most one year of experience.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with good computer skills and the ability to learn enterprise systems quickly.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, integrity and responsibility, plus excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Willingness to learn, adaptability, and ability to rotate across warehouse functions in a fast-paced environment.