Logistics Assistant (SSA) - Warehouse

About the role

The Logistics Assistant (SSA) reports to the Logistics Officer and supports the management of warehouse and logistics operations. The post coordinates the safe, efficient and accountable receipt, storage, handling, dispatch and tracking of commodities, non-food items and other supplies in line with WFP policies, procedures and standards. It covers day-to-day warehouse activities such as inventory management, commodity accounting, transport coordination, operational reporting and service provider performance, and supports humanitarian logistics hubs, common logistics services and emergency preparedness.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations and ensure safe, efficient and compliant receipt, storage, handling and dispatch of goods.
• Supervise warehouse personnel, including the Storekeeper and casual labour teams, and ensure compliance with procedures, safety requirements and performance standards.
• Monitor inventory management and commodity accounting, keeping stock records accurate, reconciling stock and reporting in corporate systems.
• Maintain proper storage conditions, stock rotation, quality control, warehouse safety and asset protection.
• Plan warehouse space use, storage layouts and workflows to optimise capacity and efficiency.
• Coordinate dispatch planning, transport scheduling and commodity movements to partners and field locations.
• Monitor the performance of warehouse, transport and logistics service providers and support contract administration.
• Compile and report on logistics performance indicators, inventory status, stock movements and operational issues.
• Support logistics planning, commodity tracking, pipeline reviews, budget monitoring, customs clearance, documentation management and invoice verification.
• Support the operation of humanitarian logistics hubs, common and on-demand logistics services, and contribute to emergency preparedness and response.
• Liaise with partners, government authorities, transporters and service providers, and support capacity strengthening and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Secondary school completion; a diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field is desirable.
• Five years' experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, commodity handling and stock control in humanitarian, development, commercial or public-sector settings.
• Experience coordinating receipt, storage, dispatch and tracking of commodities and non-food items.
• Experience maintaining warehouse records, inventory databases and logistics management information systems, including stock reconciliation and reporting.