British American Tobacco for Leaf Warehouse Assistant


British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.

Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands.

If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

 
Job Title:  Leaf Warehouse Assistant
 

Job purpose and key deliverables    
Job Purpose:
Contribute to the performance of WAA Supply chain by providing basic warehousing functions of receipt and storage of goods under supervision.

Role Responsibilities

Business:

  • Prompt loading and offloading of leaf tobacco grades.
  • Arrange for fumigation and supplies of C48 cartons to PMD and Zaria factory.
  • Proper stock and warehouse management to ensure storage and handling of leaf grades are done as per BAT best practice.
  • Manage and report the status of all material handling equipment’s to ensure their maintainability to avoid equipment failure.
  • Comply strictly to picking list to avoid laying wrong Blend operation
  • Ensure mouldy tobacco is moved to quarantined approved marked area.
  • Maintain good working relationship with local logistics and labour providers.
  • Maintain 98% stock accuracy throughout the year
  • Develop and coach self through personal development programmes and training
  • Manage the EHS and housekeeping procedures within the warehouses and ensure strict adherence

People:

  • Maintain good relationship with internal customers
  • Maintain good working relationship with all other functions and warehousing staff

Essential requirements    

  • A minimum of OND in any numerical of financial courses, in addition to this, a good knowledge of computer will be an advantage.
  • Sound Analytical skills and ability to work with figures .
  • Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, work independently and deliver according to defined deadlines.
  • Ability to prioritize workloads.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the warehousing processes
  • Ability to operate across all hierarchy levels, providing information and support as required.
  • Good inter-personal communication skills.

Desirable requirements    

  • Experience in an FMCG handling large number of SKUs preferably with a manufacturing organisation sufficient to demonstrate understanding of products..
  • Familiarity with SAP systems and understanding of internal information