Logistics and Supply Chain · Full-time
Recruitment agency · Career Directions LimitedLead Warehouse & Outbound Logistics
Employer not disclosed by agency
Senior · Not statedDeadline not stated by agencyChecked 12 Nov 2026
About this role
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Role overview
An undisclosed employer is hiring a Lead Warehouse & Outbound Logistics manager in Kiambu County. This full-time role suits someone with extensive experience managing large warehouse and distribution operations in FMCG or manufacturing sectors. The position involves overseeing warehouse, dispatch, transport, returns, weighbridge activities, and team leadership to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
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What you will do
- Lead and supervise all warehouse operations including receiving, inventory management, picking, packing, and dispatch.
- Ensure inventory accuracy through stock control and cycle counts, enforcing FIFO and batch traceability.
- Manage outbound dispatch to guarantee timely and accurate loading of customer orders.
- Coordinate transport activities including invoice verification, vehicle allocation, route planning, and fleet scheduling.
- Oversee weighbridge operations to maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Approve and process return merchandise authorizations and manage returned stock in coordination with finance.
- Lead and develop operational teams, set performance objectives, and promote safety and compliance.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives for warehouse and dispatch processes.
- Prepare and review performance reports and manage key performance indicators for warehouse and logistics functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing, or Operations Management are preferred.
- At least 7 to 8 years' experience in warehousing, logistics, and distribution centre operations within manufacturing or FMCG environments.
- Proven experience managing large warehouse and outbound logistics operations.
- Demonstrated leadership in supervising multidisciplinary operational teams.
- Experience in transport operations, warehouse control systems, inventory management, and continuous improvement.
- Technical skills in Warehouse Management Operations, Inventory Control, Distribution Centre Management, Transport Coordination, Dispatch Planning, Returns Management, Performance Analytics, Process Improvement, Health and Safety Compliance, SAP ERP, HighJump WMS, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving, communication, planning, change management, integrity, and continuous improvement orientation.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact with your application before the closing date. The employer has not published a closing date.