Bonded Ware House Supervisor(Gelan and Modjo ) – Kerchanshe Trading Company
Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain, Warehouse, Supply Chain and Distribution
Kerchanshe Trading Company
As the largest producer and exporter of coffee in Ethiopia, Kerchanshe Trading has a proud history of providing quality coffees to the local and international markets. Founded on the principle of bringing fairness and transparency to the coffee value chain while satisfying customer demand, Kerchanshe is also a company with the national, regional and global vision.
Kerchanshe specializes in coffees sourced from Yirgacheffe, Nekemte, Gimbi, Djimma, and Sidamo, names that epitomise fine Arabica coffee. Since its inception 15 years ago, Kerchanshe has established a track record of fair trading and excellent customer service, and now employs over 1,350 permanent staff and more than 20,000 seasonal staff. Directly and indirectly, it impacts the livelihoods of over 1 million coffee growers throughout the southern and south-western coffee-cultivating regions of Ethiopia.
The passion for fine coffee is coupled with consistent reinvestment not only in improved infrastructure, technology and processes, but Kerchanshe also invests 10% of its annual profits into social responsibility programs through Buna Qala NGO, which is stablished and fully supported and monitored under Kerchanshe tradin, the former to build public schools, clinics, etc, to provide clean water and other related cervices to the communities.
The diversified types of Arabica cultivation in the country and its highly suitable environment with high altitudes, good rainfall, and rich volcanic soils yields to the uniquely Ethiopian flavours and aromas that are present in its elegant range of gourmet, specialty and organic coffee. Coffees are rich in acidity, aromatic, and sweet flavoured, with a spicy, flora, or mocha taste.
OUR VISION
To be the leader in innovation and quality among coffee producers and exporters while caring for the environment.
OUR MISSION
We are committed to providing the finest high-quality coffee beans to our customers worldwide while forging mutually beneficial relationships with the community and the environment that we live in.
I. Purpose of the Job
Under the overall guidance of the Manager, the Bonded WH Supervisor processes all duties of bonded warehouse from end to end in a way that meet the standard set by Ethiopian customs commission and objectives of the company as well. The incumbent plays the required coordination role among team members to give solution for all process requirements, promote efficient business process and to build team spirit and knowledge sharing.
II. Job Activities
- Handling activities such as receiving and storing goods, managing inventory levels, ensuring the efficient delivery of goods
- Maintaining records, reporting relevant information, and preparing any necessary documentation
- Keeping record of related Bank guarantees and reconciling the same with banks and customs commission
- Ensuring basic compliance and standards set by Ethiopian customs commission.
- Communicating and coordinating with internal and external parties to maintain smooth operation
- Planning, organizing, follow up and reporting of bonded ware house activities
- Follow up of customs rule regulation and update the company accordingly
- Follow up and report any information at customs that may affect the co.’s interest
- Reply to any Customs inquiry and resolve the issue exhaustively.
- Provide support to staffs and client whenever required.
N.B the job holder performs other duties as deemed necessary.
Qualification
- BA or MA degree in Logistics/Supply Management or business related field, with proven practical experience of 6 years for B.A degree and 4 years for M.A degree
4.1. Key Competencies
- Warehousing and stock control methods and procedures
- Practical experience on bonded warehouse operations.
- Clean record from ERCA.
- Excellent understanding of int’l trade, logistic operation and governing rules of the country;
- Ability to consistently approach work with energy and a positive and constructive attitude;
- Self-starter and ability to manage work (perform) without supervision;
- Ability to remain calm and in control under pressure;
- Ability to meet short deadlines;
- Sound contributions to knowledge sharing networks and communication of best practices;
- Strong personal commitment to learning the particular skills that her/his job requires
- Basic computer skill, email and other social platform usage
- Demonstrates commitments to the Kerchanshe mission, vision and values;
- Demonstrates integrity by living in Kerchanshe ethical standards
Negotiation
