Warehouse Manager for a Construction company at Congo

Job Description:

Role: Warehouse - Materials Manager

Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory control across all project sites, warehouses, and yards, ensuring proper stock movement and reconciliation.
• Implement FIFO/LIFO systems and ensure compliance with material handling, storage, and quality standards upon receipt and issuance.
• Manage end-to-end logistics, including procurement coordination, transportation, customs clearance support, and timely delivery of materials to site locations.
• Conduct regular stock audits (monthly/quarterly) and ensure zero variance between physical and system inventory records.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Site Engineers, and Planning Teams to forecast material requirements based on project schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance, negotiate better terms, and identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety standards, quality protocols, and local regulatory requirements applicable in Central Africa construction environments.
• Oversee receipt inspection of construction materials such as cement, steel, aggregates, MEP items, and ensure adherence to approved specifications.
• Manage warehouse operations, including loading/unloading supervision, storage optimization, and material issuance tracking.
• Track critical and high-value materials to prevent theft, damage, or misuse at remote and multi-site project locations.
• Maintain proper documentation including GRNs, delivery challans, stock registers, and ERP updates in real time.
• Coordinate with procurement and finance teams for invoice matching, vendor reconciliation, and payment support processes.
• Lead implementation and improvement of ERP-based inventory and materials management systems.
• Support project planning teams in reducing material wastage and improving cost efficiency across all sites.

Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• Civil Engineering background
• MBA in Materials Management / Operations Management
• 6–8 years of experience in construction industry only
• Strong exposure to multi-site construction projects (preferably in Africa or international projects)
• Hands-on experience in inventory, logistics, and construction materials management
• Strong ERP knowledge and reporting capabilities
• Ability to manage teams and work in challenging site conditions in Central Africa

Contract Period: 2 years contract with a return ticket at the end of contrac

Expat Benefits:

• Air tickets, Visa, and Work permits provided by the company
• Salary as per industry standards
• Fully-furnished bachelor accommodation on a sharing basis, including housekeeping, laundry, and utility bills coverage
• Food and Refreshments
• Medical facilities
• Transport on sharing basis
• 20-25 days paid leaves at the end of contract