Main Purpose:

• Coordinating all warehouse activities (Operational/distribution) to meet the seed availability-, and quality standards required.
• Coordinating stock movement in SAP from receiving Raw product to final goods stage.
• Coordination weekly stock counts and mass balancing of consumables
• Support the processing squads on a shift base, utilize SAP scanners and forklifts for stock movements

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Lead HSE efforts according ISO 45001 and Bayer safety standards focusing on legal compliance and identifying safety risks applying the HIRA methodology
• Participate in compiling Risk assessments and Job safety analysis
• Actively record safety observation and near misses
• Participate in 5WHY problem solving identifying corrective and preventative actions.
• Actively promote the Bayer safety culture and best practices
• Register and keep track of all finished/semi-finished product movements
• Monitor stock to ensure proper warehouse storage and administration in accordance with company guidelines, procedures and requirements for both the seed plant warehouse and external, rented warehouses.
• Maintain the product quality stored in the internal and external facilities
• Ensure that all required data is put into the information system and required reports are made on time.
• Record all daily movements according to internal/external customer needs, safety norms and quality requirements.
• Conduct and coordinate duties of forklift drivers in order to ensure timely and accurate transportation of goods and materials within the plant.
• Prepare and document material transfers following established procedures. Maintain operational records as required by the QMS management & onePSS systems.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and management system set by ISO9001:2015
• Manage personnel to ensure excellence in housekeeping and stock control.
• Complete documentation and report regarding stock at the warehouse in a proper and timely manner.
• Responsible for the monitoring and control of inventory on a regular basis to ensure minimal variance between SAP and physical stock. Balancing of LX02
• Participate /conduct inventory stock counts
• Utilize company resources in an efficient manner in order to control cost
• Supervise temporary/seasonal staff
• Support the implementation of onePSS in warehouses.
• Manage operational KPI`s through the production system platform onePSS.
• Ensure carry-over samples are submitted for re-testing
• Take control of fumigation and aerial spraying for all warehouses.

Key Working Relations:

• Operate in Production Mission Squad
• Squad Connections:
• End-to-End Mission Team
• Engineering Squad
• Resource Planning Squad
• QMS Squad
• HSE Squad
• Field Mission Team
• One Management System Squad (ISO)

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Degree/Diploma in Logistics / Distribution or Equivalent
• 3-5 years’ experience in Distribution & Warehousing Management Mandatory Computer Literacy
• Knowledge of SAP inventory control
• Preferably Logistics/Warehouse Management qualification
• Forklift driver certification
• Forklift driver license
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Results focused with ability to work on own initiative
• Strong teamwork (flexibility to work across the areas and positively influencing others)
• Fluent in English
• Establish clear direction and making decisions on a timely manner
• SAP proficiency will be an advantage
• Willing and able to work shifts when required

Application Period: 5 November 2024 – 19 November 2024 Reference Code: 832889

Division: Crop Science Location: Zambia : Zambia : Kabwe

Functional Area: Production&Manufacturing Position Grade: E12

Employment Type: Regular Work Time: Standard

Contact Us

Address Telephone E-Mail

Bayer Zambia Ltd

Reg. No. 80055

Plot 10103, Mumbwa road

P.O BOX 37131

Lusaka

[email protected]

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status and pregnancy. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.