Warehouse Supervisor

About Dodai

Dodai Manufacturing Plc (Dodai), is a recently incorporated organization launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on August 01, 2023. Dodai is a fast growing organization with a mission of making urban e-mobility accessible to everyone in Africa through its innovative products and services. Dodai plans to provide brand new electric two wheelers by assembling them here in Addis Ababa and plans to expand to major regional cities in Ethiopia by the end of 2026. It’s thus looking to engage dynamic Ethiopian talent to ensure the achievement of its goals.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, inventory management within the ERP system, and ensuring smooth coordination between warehouse and financial processes. This role involves leading a team, optimizing workflows, maintaining data integrity in the ERP system, and ensuring accurate inventory reporting and control. The Warehouse Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring that both physical and digital warehouse operations meet company goals for logistics, supply chain, and financial integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Supervision:
  • Lead, train, and supervise warehouse staff to ensure optimal performance and adherence to company policies
  • Build and maintain a playbook that outlines key warehouse processes and procedures, ensuring it is updated regularly for staff to refer to
  • Take a lead in cultivating Dodai's value and culture in the team by setting a good example
• Inventory and ERP System Management:
  • Oversee accurate receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods, ensuring up-to-date inventory records in the warehouse management system (WMS) and ERP system
  • Manage and update financial master data in the ERP system, including cost centers and bill of materials (BOM)
  • Identify opportunities to improve the ERP system’s functionality and ensure compliance with internal financial controls and audit requirements
• Order Fulfillment:
  • Coordinate the picking, packing, and shipping of orders to meet customer deadlines
  • Collaborate with sales, import operations, manufacturing, logistics, and finance teams
  • Liaise with the logistics team to track shipments and handle discrepancies or delays
• Inventory Valuation and Cost Control:
  • Monitor and manage inventory valuation, production costs, and standard costing within the ERP system
  • Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
  • Reconcile inventory data with financial reports
• Health, Safety, and Compliance:
  • Ensure warehouse operations comply with health and safety regulations, including PPE usage
  • Conduct regular safety inspections and maintain a clean working environment
  • Enforce compliance with company policies
• Reporting and Documentation:
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on inventory levels, order fulfillment, and warehouse productivity
  • Ensure all reporting is completed on time and digitally
  • Perform other tasks as directed by your supervisor

Job Requirement

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred

Experience:

• Proven experience in warehouse operations and team leadership, with at least 4 years of relevant experience

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control procedures
• Proficiency in manufacturing-focused ERP systems like SAP, Cin7, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Good skills in MS Office and reporting

Requirement Skill

• Leadership & Team Management
• Supply Chain Coordination
• Warehouse Safety Management

Skills Required:

• Logistics / Supply / Chain