Job Description
Johnvents Trading operates at the heart of Africa’s agricultural landscape, playing a crucial role in building resilient commodity markets that empower communities, ensure food security, and drive economic growth across the continent.
Oversee and manage warehouse operations for agricultural commodities such as Raw Cocoa, Paddy Rice, Sesame seeds, Soybeans, ensuring compliance with internal and international quality standards.
Supervise and perform quality analyses on incoming agricultural products according to established standards and methods.
Ensure proper stacking, arrangement, and labeling of commodities by lot, date received, and quality results for easy traceability.
Maintain and enforce Good Housekeeping (GHK), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within the warehouse.
Develop and implement efficient stacking and storage procedures to optimize space and maintain product integrity across diverse commodity types.
Coordinate the safe reception, distribution, and storage of agricultural commodities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of movements.
Ensure accurate completion of standard warehousing documents and timely handover to relevant departments.
Collaborate with the logistics coordinator to ensure seamless operations across the supply chain.
Oversee and document Critical Control Points (CCP) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRP) as required.
Supervise loading operations for outbound shipments to customers, ensuring compliance with quality and logistical requirements.
Monitor and maintain environmental conditions (e.g., room temperature, relative humidity) to safeguard the quality of stored commodities such as grains, nuts, and seeds.
Analyze and report inventory data, ensuring accurate collection, entry, and management of warehouse metrics.
Provide technical support to warehousing teams and train staff on quality and operational standards.
Develop and maintain efficient record-keeping systems for tracking and auditing inventory for various commodity types.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in warehouse management, preferably within the agricultural or commodity sector (e.g. cocoa, sesame, grains).
Strong knowledge of warehousing practices, quality assurance, and supply chain operations.
Familiarity with international standards for handling and storage of agricultural commodities.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in inventory management systems and data analysis tools.
Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage and train warehouse teams.
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