Almacenista Auxiliar
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity through food assistance. Operating in over 80 countries, WFP addresses hunger caused by conflict, climate change, disasters, and inequality. This role supports WFP's warehouse operations in Venezuela, contributing to efficient logistics and mitigating losses.
Job Purpose
This assignment supports the World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse operations in Venezuela, specifically in El Consejo. The volunteer will work under the strict supervision of a Senior Storekeeper, assisting with the reception, dispatch, and verification of products. The primary goal is to ensure the quality of warehouse operations, minimize losses, and uphold WFP's best practices in warehouse management. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate inventory and supporting the efficient flow of essential goods.
Responsibilities
The Auxiliary Storekeeper will provide support in receiving and dispatching products, including cross-docking, ensuring accuracy in physical counts and product quality according to established standards. Responsibilities include preparing and verifying warehouse and transport documents, maintaining confidential files, and accurate records of warehouse transactions for immediate reporting of product movements. The role involves daily support for warehouse closing reconciliation and conducting stock checks, as well as performing daily inspections and preparing reports on the quantity and quality of received/dispatched goods. Additionally, the volunteer will assist in implementing measures to safeguard food and non-food products, ensuring quality control through preventive measures, and monitoring warehouse and product conditions to support efficient space utilization and organized storage.
Work Experience
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required. This includes experience in monitoring various aspects of logistics operations, supporting warehouse management, assisting with inventory management, and data entry with the extraction of periodic reports.
Skills
Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, judgment, decision-making, planning, organization, professionalism, self-management, and teamwork. Technical expertise in logistics, procurement, and commodities is essential.