Raw Materials Section Head

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Manufacturing

Reports To: Management

About The Role Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is looking for an experienced Raw Materials Section Head to lead the management and control of raw materials, warehouse inventory, spare parts, packaging materials, and related company assets.

The role will ensure the availability of critical production materials, effective inventory control, accurate stock records, timely receipt and issuance of materials, coordination with Procurement and operational departments, and proper safeguarding of company assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and control raw materials, spare parts, packaging materials, warehouses, and inventory operations.
• Monitor critical raw material stock levels and establish appropriate minimum/maximum stock thresholds to prevent production interruptions.
• Coordinate with Procurement and relevant departments to ensure timely replenishment of materials and supplies.
• Verify purchased materials and spare parts against Purchase Orders, Packing Lists, invoices, and specifications before warehouse acceptance.
• Coordinate with Engineering/Technical and Quality Control teams to ensure purchased materials meet required quality standards.
• Ensure accurate receiving, counting, measuring, weighing, recording, and storage of all incoming materials.
• Monitor stock availability against approved requisitions and authorize issuance of materials based on properly completed documentation.
• Track procurement and delivery of materials against approved purchasing plans and operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate bin cards, stock ledgers, inventory records, and ERP records for all warehouse items.
• Establish effective inventory monitoring and stock control mechanisms and ensure timely reporting of stock status.
• Coordinate periodic physical inventory counts and reconcile physical balances with system and warehouse records.
• Investigate and report stock discrepancies, damaged or missing items, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, return, repair, disposal, and documentation of materials, equipment, spare parts, and other company assets.
• Manage scrap, obsolete materials, packaging containers, boxes, crates, and other materials in accordance with company procedures.
• Coordinate asset handovers, clearances, gate passes, asset returns, and related documentation.
• Ensure proper registration, identification, custody, and safeguarding of company assets.
• Support annual internal and external audits by ensuring warehouse records and supporting documentation are complete and readily available.
• Protect materials and assets against theft, damage, fire, and other risks and support appropriate insurance and security measures.
• Monitor materials and equipment sent to external service providers for repair and follow up on their timely return.
• Prepare periodic reports on inventory levels, warehouse activities, material movements, asset conditions, and other operational matters.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate warehouse/store staff and identify training and development needs.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements, including proper use of PPE and safe warehouse practices.
• Identify workplace and environmental hazards and coordinate appropriate preventive and corrective measures.
• Continuously review warehouse and inventory processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement & Supply Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience, including 4–5 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Strong experience in raw materials, warehouse, inventory, stores, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in a manufacturing/factory environment is highly preferred.
• Practical experience with ERP-based inventory management systems.
• Experience managing production inputs, spare parts, packaging materials, stock reconciliation, and physical inventory counts is an advantage.