About Us
Wasoko is transforming communities across Africa by revolutionizing access to essential goods and services. By connecting small shops to the digital economy, we fix inefficient supply chains and provide services that were previously unavailable. Wasoko aims to provide everything a retailer needs, no wholesalers or banks necessary.

Thousands of retailers in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, Zambia and Rwanda use Wasoko's mobile ordering and delivery platform to receive the goods they need as quickly and cheaply as possible while also accessing growth financing for the first time. We’re looking to grow our team with highly talented and motivated employees who are excited to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment.

The role; The successful jobholder will co-ordinate the incoming goods and storage of goods within the warehouse

Reporting to; Branch Warehouse Manager

Location; Zanzibar, Tanzania

Key Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strong and capable leader. Your top priority is to make sure your team is equipped and supported to deliver on their roles and responsibilities.
• Lead by example
• Ensure compliance to all warehouse operations work instructions, policy, SOPs
• Empower teams to make data driven decisions
• Ensure operational objectives and key results are met and exceeded
• Live by the principle of "The Customer is King" to ensure world-class customer service
• Develop, recommend and implement process and procedural improvements for the delivery of services to internal and external customers/suppliers
• Oversee and direct inventory movement and handling at the warehouse
• Coordinate and support cross-functional stakeholders in the execution of new business development/projects/process changes
• Training and development: ensure your team is consistently upskilled
• Create and foster an environment that promotes integrity, accountability and a winning attitude while providing a safety net for our employees to thrive, have fun and grow.

Requirements:

• Degree in Supply chain management, Business Operations, Business Administration, or relevant qualifications. Or Advanced diploma in the same with experience in the logistics industry.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Warehousing and distribution with a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Excellent financial acumen with good understanding of cost efficiency
• Working knowledge of warehouse management system
• Good people management and coordination skills
• High emotional intelligence
• Ability to lead, coach and train employees
• Exceptional organisational and analytical skills
• Goal-oriented, assertive and a practical problem solver
• In depth knowledge and experience in warehouse management, FMCG, inventory management and Warehouse management system