Immediate Vacancy: Material Management Officer

About the Company 

Red Fox / Dümmen Orange Ethiopia is part of a globally recognized breeding company specializing in cut flowers, bulbs, tropical plants, pot plants, bedding plants, and perennials. With more than 22 years of successful operations in Ethiopia, the company is based in Koka and employs over 1,500 people. Through continuous innovation, strong international collaboration, and a commitment to quality and sustainability, ABC Ethiopia plays an important role in supporting the company’s global supply chain and breeding programs.

Dümmen Orange

Dümmen Orange is a global leader in the breeding and development of flowers and plants, with an annual turnover of approximately €360 million and more than 7,700 employees worldwide. The company operates an extensive international marketing, sales, and production network. Our success is built on a diverse product portfolio, strong global supply chain, and commitment to corporate social responsibility, including investments in employee well-being, safety, and sustainable production practices.

Job Summary

The Material Management Officer will support the Procurement and Supply Department by ensuring efficient store operations, including receiving, storing, and issuing materials required for daily activities. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, safeguarding company assets, and ensuring the availability of materials to support operational needs at Red Fox Ethiopia PLC.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving & issuing in accordance with the procedure of RFE.
• Responsible for receiving materials delivered by suppliers, verifying them against purchase orders and delivery notes, checking the quantity, quality, and specifications, preparing the Goods Receiving Note (GRN), and reporting any damaged or missing items to the procurement department.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate stock records and bin cards, updating all stock movements in the inventory register or system, monitoring minimum and maximum stock levels, and reporting low stock levels to the procurement department.
• Responsible for issuing materials only upon receiving an approved Material Request Form (MRF), recording all issued items in the stock register, and ensuring the receiving employee signs the issue document.
• Responsible for conducting inventory counts monthly, quarterly, and annually, and investigating and reporting any stock discrepancies.
• Reconcile QB stock balance with the physical inventory on a monthly basis.
• Respond to proper documentation of activities of the store & ensure the use of QB.
• Responsible for maintaining proper store documentation, including the stock register, Goods Receiving Notes, and Material Issue Notes, preparing monthly inventory reports & ensuring the use of QB.
• Responsible for computerized inventory control in the store.
• Responsible for arranging and storing materials properly in the warehouse, labeling and categorizing them for easy identification, maintaining cleanliness and safety within the store, and applying the FIFO (First In, First Out) method where applicable.
• Develop correct & standard descriptions and make sure specifications are correct by verifying with technical & other relevant departments.
• Follow up the reorder point of all stocks & prepare order requests.
• Make regular and random inventory in the store to check that the record and the physical inventory are the same.
• Participate in annual stock inventory.
• Prepare a control plan for the store team/workers.
• Inform & prepare the purchase request for critical items according to their reorder point.
• Responsible for having contact with relevant departments regarding daily & weekly consumption.
• Management Officer: status & store assistants, report to Procurement & Supply Manager weekly status.
• Make sure the working situation is going effectively & accurately in the warehouse.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the Procurement & Supply Manager.
• Respond to keep the store clean & tidy all the time.
• Ensure the store is secure and accessible only to authorized personnel, properly store hazardous or sensitive materials, and follow all company safety procedures.

Qualification

• The candidates are required to have a BA in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Accounting & Finance, Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in storekeeping or warehouse management.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Dedicated and willing to work under stressful conditions.
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Computer and MS Office application skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Preferred work experience in the Horticulture/Floriculture sector.
• Skills in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems.
• People management skills.
• Pro-active and a team player.
• Strong knowledge of national tax law and other laws related to the task.

What We Offer

Red Fox / Dümmen Orange provides a professional and dynamic work environment that encourages innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth and skill development while working in an organization that values quality, technology, safety, and sustainability.