Warehouse Assistant - VisionSpring

Are you ready to use your logistics and procurement acumen to restore vision for millions of people in frontier and emerging markets? Would you like to work for an organization that combines the best of business and social impact practices?

VisionSpring, an international social enterprise, seeks a Warehouse Assistant. The Warehouse Assistant has an important role in the In-Country planning, organizing, and carrying out of day-to-day Warehouse Operations. The Warehouse Assistant will be responsible for building a working relationship with all stakeholders and will review and coordinate all Pick and Pack, POD, and Inventory Data into the VisionSpring ERP System.

The Warehouse Assistant will have a detailed awareness of the stock on hand and actively monitor what is being used and support Global Supply Chain in managing stock and stock replenishments promptly. Based in Accra, the Warehouse Assistant will report to the Supply Chain Coordinator Ghana in Accra.

ABOUT YOU

• 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 things 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.

About Us

• We are 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 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 2.5 billion consumers in need of vision correction, most of whom live on less than $4 a day.
• We serve low-income consumers, not as beneficiaries but as customers. Our customers expect a high-quality and affordable product, and they will spend limited discretionary income for the immediate and tangible benefits of vision correction.
• By selling eyeglasses, we awaken new demand and seed a viable market. By selling new eyeglasses we are able to serve four times as many people per dollar input than the alternative of donating recycled ones. To efficiently scale, we must deliver each new unit with lower cost.
• We run our business on both sales metrics and social impact measures. We exploit a range of organizational forms and practices to get the job done.
• We believe in scaling our impact, not our organization. We are a lean team of doers

Requirements

• Exemplify the Warehouse processes in VisionSpring Ghana 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Works primarily in the warehouse and should be able to move packages weighing 10 – 15kg.

Requirements

• Experience managing and improving Warehouse data, information, and processes.
• 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.
• Good understanding of all aspects of Warehouse processes
• Previous experience in Warehouse Management is essential.
• Experience working in and maintaining databases using SAP, Microsoft Excel, and others relevant to company processes.
• Warehouse Management certification is preferred, and we welcome those with a B.SC in any related field.

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.