Warehouse Assistant

About the role

The Regional Warehouse Assistant is responsible for the proper handling and storage of goods in the warehouse in accordance with PRC standard operating procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure warehouse doors are secure and locked before leaving the warehouse storage
• Coordinate with the Warehouse Hub Officer and guard on duty to control authorization to enter the warehouse for non-warehouse personnel
• Ensure that only authorized consignments leave the warehouse with appropriate documentation
• Report the current condition and status of warehouse facilities and related tools and equipment (forklifts, hand pallet trucks, pallets, shelves, water and electricity supply, etc.)
• Ensure proper storage of all goods with appropriate protection against heat, water, fire, dirt and vermin
• Ensure that all goods are stored properly with pallets, shelves or in racking
• Ensure storage of all goods is in order of their classification (food and non-food), following FIFO or FEFO stock management
• Ensure bin cards are updated and attached to all stock batches
• Facilitate clean and safe unloading of arriving goods and check that all are accompanied by waybills, packing list, and purchase orders
• Perform complete entry inspection for discrepancies between packing list and physical consignments
• Keep and compile all the records, such as waybills POs and packing list, and assist in updating the inventory records
• Supervise casual workers during production and loading of goods
• Perform physical coun of loaded parcels and ensure that waybills and packing list tie up with actual load

About you

• At least 1 year of experience in inventory management and basic accounting, preferably in a humanitarian or non-profit organization
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management practices
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities in emergencies
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge of warehouse management software and tools
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and guide others towards achieving goals
• Ability to sustain optimal performance in high-pressure situations, adapting to rapidly changing environments
• Strong ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners

About us

The Philippine Red Cross is committed to the philosophy and principles of the Red Cross, in particular the 7 fundamental principles: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality. All staff shall agree to abide by these principles and the core values of Fast, Flexible, Focused, Forward-Looking and Friendly.