Warehouse Management Officer
Organizational Context
The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) requires a Warehouse Management Officer based in Mogadishu. This role is within the Central Warehouse Section, supporting mission operations, liquidation, and transition phases. The position focuses on operational, technical, and coordination support for warehouse stock control.
Job Purpose
The Warehouse Management Officer provides essential operational, technical, and coordination support to the Central Warehouse Section's Stock Control Unit. This role is critical for managing routine warehouse operations and facilitating the liquidation of UNTMIS, transition of AUSSOM, and mission drawdown activities. Key contributions include managing stock holdings, coordinating transfers, supporting disposal processes, and ensuring accurate record-keeping and reporting to support decision-making and operational oversight.
Responsibilities
Manage and control warehouse stock, including verification, reconciliation, inventory reviews, and ageing stock analysis. Update stock records in Umoja/SAP. Coordinate stock transfers for mission liquidation and transition, liaising with receiving entities. Support disposal of unserviceable or surplus stock according to UN regulations. Facilitate logistics for stock movement, transfer, and disposal, coordinating with relevant stakeholders. Validate warehouse transactions and documentation for accuracy and compliance. Prepare stock status reports, exception reports, and trend analyses. Track aged and slow-moving stock, recommending actions. Plan and execute stock counts and data-cleaning exercises. Monitor compliance with warehouse procedures and audit recommendations. Liaise with field locations and decentralized warehouses for stock visibility and control. Draft correspondence and reports related to warehouse operations.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in warehouse management, inventory control, logistics, supply chain management, or mission support is required. Experience in UN field operations, mission drawdown, or liquidation processes is highly desirable. Experience with ERP systems like SAP/Umoja is required.
Skills
Warehouse management, stock control, inventory reconciliation, logistics coordination, disposal support, data analysis, reporting, process coordination, communication, planning and organizing, teamwork.