About this position:
Our client is one of East Africa’s leading FMCG companies, operating in edible oils & fats, food, beverages, home care and personal care products. The Deputy Lead Warehouse is responsible for supporting the Lead Warehouse in managing day-to-day warehouse operations within a food and beverage manufacturing environment. The role ensures accurate stock control, efficient goods movement, compliance with FIFO/FEFO principles, cleanliness (Gemba), and effective supervision of warehouse clerks to maintain high operational and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Lead Warehouse in daily warehouse operations.

• Manage inventory for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.

• Ensure accurate goods receiving, storage, and dispatch.

• Conduct regular stock takes and cycle counts; report variances.

• Ensure FIFO / FEFO compliance during storage and dispatch.

• Prevent expired, damaged, or obsolete stock in the warehouse.

• Ensure warehouse Gemba is clean, organized, and compliant with 5S standards.

• Supervise and allocate work to warehouse clerks.

• Ensure proper documentation for goods in and out.

• Enforce food safety, hygiene, and safety procedures.

• Prepare basic warehouse and inventory reports.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Stores, or related field.

• 5-7 years’ warehouse experience, preferably in food & beverage manufacturing.

• 3+ year supervisory experience in warehouse operations.

• Strong knowledge of inventory control, FIFO/FEFO, stock management and warehouse best
practices.

• Hands on experience with goods receiving, dispatch, and stock reconciliation.

• Ability to manage and supervise warehouse staff.

• Proficient in warehouse documentation and basic computer systems (ERP / Excel/ SAP).

• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene standards and storage standards.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and reliable.

• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

• High level of integrity and accountability.

• Knowledge of local regulatory and food safety requirements in Kenya is an advantage.