Warehouse Assistant Job at VisionSpring

VisionSpring is creating access to affordable eyewear, everywhere. Clear vision creates opportunities for increased learning, work, safety, civic participation, and quality of life. As a social enterprise, social change motivates us first. Our focus on sales and revenue targets serves and advances our mission objective-to increase functioning, productivity, and income earning potential for our low-income consumers by correcting refractive error and presbyopia with eyeglasses. We are working to transform the systemic dysfunction of an optical market that has failed to deliver eyeglasses-a 700-year-old technology-to 2.7 billion consumers in need of vision correction, most of whom live on less than $4 a day.

We are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Warehouse Assistant

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• You seek to improve all aspects of the Warehouse department by reviewing current methodology and processes.
• You will maintain a friendly and professional relationship with stakeholders while promoting company initiatives and values.
• You excel at juggling numerous shipments to diverse destinations simultaneously.
• You are analytical and detail oriented.
• Although you can work independently and serve as the in-house expert for all thing’s logistics, you are not a solo performer. You enjoy relationships with many stakeholders in a dynamic environment, maintaining close ties with colleagues and external partners. You connect with people across the organization to gain insights into every operations function, from manufacturing to last-mile delivery, from sales to finance.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify the Warehouse processes in VisionSpring Nigeria Warehouse
• Review all incoming shipment paperwork for accuracy (making sure the packing list matches the received goods) and sign off on them.
• ensure proper storage of these goods according to their organization's systems and rules.
• maintains accurate inventory figures within the warehouse; works with the Warehouse Coordinator to maintain an accurate count on the number and type of goods stored. As with other areas in this position, accuracy is highly valued.
• The assistant typically works as part of the Warehouse team under the supervision of the Warehouse Coordinator, following various inventory control processes as designed by the company.
• Is responsible for handling shipping, the “picks” or “pack” process: All customer orders must be accurately removed from inventory and prepared for shipment. Because returns based upon inaccuracy or breakage may be expensive, warehouse assistance must be accurate, work quickly, and work in an organized fashion.
• Works primarily in the warehouse and should be able to move packages weighing 10 - 15kg.

Requirements

• Warehouse Management certification is preferred, and we welcome those with B.Sc in any related field.
• Experience managing and improving Warehouse data, information, and processes.
• Good understanding of all aspects of Warehouse processes
• Previous experience in Warehouse Management is essential.
• Actively seek to improve all aspects of the Warehouse by streamlining steps.
• Exceptional ability to conceptualize large-picture projects and foresee challenges and needs to be addressed.
• Experience working in and maintaining databases using SAP, Microsoft Excel, and others relevant to company processes.

Compensation

• Salary based on experience and education in line with VisionSpring salary benchmarking.
• VisionSpring offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, gratuity funds, and generous vacation/personal time.