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Warehouse Manager

Location:  Guinea
Contract Type:  Fixed Term contract

Job Description available in English

About BIA

 

BIA Group is active in the sales, rentals and after-sales services of equipment intended for public works, mines, quarries and transport. BIA is present in Europe, Africa and Asia and has more than 1500 enthusiastic employees.

Summary

 

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the role of the function is to manage the warehouse activities. Manage the 4,6M€ spare parts stock movements (inputs / outputs). Provide internal and external customers with parts stored in the warehouses. Ensure stock accuracy, lean and efficient  warehouse operations and a 5S work environment. Manage the operational relationship with BIA’s OEM (discussion about organization, quality issues, …)

What will be your responsibilities?

 

  • Ensure the coordination of all necessary services to optimize supply times and costs (management of the main stock, logistics monitoring, organization of deliveries).
  • Supervise and develop the Warehouse team (~6 people).
  • Manage the operational relationship with BIA’s OEM, including discussions on organization and quality issues.
  • Ensure compliance with inbound and outbound processes.
  • Ensure adherence to the Komatsu PPP program and the DOS by the team.
  • Oversee warehouse activities to ensure efficient deliveries to both external and internal customers and rigorous stock management.
  • Consolidate and transmit warehouse activity reports to local management and other stakeholders.
  • Analyze and address various complaints related to warehouse operations.
  • Organize physical inventories and analyze stock variances.
  • Apply and enforce stock management rules (BIA and OEM).
  • Implement and ensure strict adherence to the 5S process, supporting the 5S audit process.
  • Contact transportation partners.
  • Ensure safety within the warehouse and yard environments for both BIA employees and external parties.
  • Ensure swift resolution of inbound and outbound issues.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement within the Supply Chain.

Who are we looking for?

 

Education & Experience:

  • Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or relevant fields;
  • 3-5 years of experience as a Warehouse Supervisor or similar role;
  • Experience of operating in a supervisory capacity within a fast paced;
  • Ability to manage inventory;
  • Ability to analyze data and provide insights from data;
  • Good IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills;
  • Good time-management skills
  • Fluent in French and English
  • SAP demonstrated knowledge

What's in it for you?

 

  • A permanent contract 
  • A competitive salary and an interesting package of extra-legal benefits 
  • A human sized company with international dimension, encouraging autonomy and team spirit 
  • Cooperate in a team with experienced and passionate colleagues within a successfully growing family-owned company 
  • Benefit from a challenging career opportunity with an extensive training program 
  • In this challenging job you get the possibility to take initiative and further develop the function 

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