One Acre Fund
Agriculture
BurundiInventoryandWarehouseOperationsSpecialist
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“Burundi Inventory and Warehouse Operations Specialist at One Acre Fund. Skills: Inventory systems, Warehouse operations, Logistics leadership. Oversee inventory storage. Oversee inventory handling”
What You'll Achieve.
Increase impact per farmer; Support nationwide growth; Improve farmer experience; Improve customer experience; Strengthen execution quality
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Problem-solving
Citizen or resident of Burundi
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Knowledge of inventory management systems, Ability to perform root cause analysis, Proficiency in reconciliation processes, Leadership and people management abilities, Experience in supervising diverse teams, Exceptional organizational skills, Exceptional problem-solving skills, Effective communication skills, Interpersonal skills
Nice to Have
Experience with SAP, Experience with WMS, Experience with relevant data analysis tools
What You'll Do.
Oversee inventory storage
Oversee inventory handling
Oversee inventory control processes
Ensure warehouses are equipped
Ensure warehouses are resourced
Ensure compliance with standards
Enforce 5S compliance
Monitor 5S compliance
Monitor inventory quality
Lead corrective actions
Own inventory data accuracy
Ensure monthly reconciliations
Lead root cause analysis
Implement corrective actions
Oversee collection of faulty units
Oversee testing of faulty units
Oversee resolution of faulty units
Design after-sales processes
Implement after-sales processes
Maintain records of warranty claims
Maintain records of resolutions
Lead reconditioning initiatives
Oversee disposal of inventory
Oversee destruction of inventory
Serve as senior technical expert
Provide technical leadership
Provide coaching to staff
Design performance management frameworks
Improve performance management frameworks
Lead problem-solving initiatives
Support teams in resolving issues
Guide workforce planning
Manage Warehouse Senior Coordinators
Implement systems to track metrics
Maintain systems to track metrics
Produce management reports
Partner with Internal Audit
Partner with TECH teams
Ensure follow-up on audit findings
Ensure follow-up on risk mitigation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Warehouse Managers; Senior Coordinators; Specialists; Finance team; Internal Audit team; GSC team; TECH teams
Communication Scope
Interpersonal skills
Full Job Description
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post. Our Burundi program, founded in 2011, operates under the local brand Tubura. 1662 staff serve close to 400,000 hard-working farmers. Our Burundi headquarters in Muramvya is supported by two regional offices in Gitega and Ngozi, and a small support office in Bujumbura. One Acre Fund works in the center and north of Burundi, in the provinces of Muramvya, Gitega, Ngozi, Kayanza, and Mwaro. About the Role Seeking a strategic logistics leader to design and scale inventory systems. Drive operational excellence and risk mitigation to increase impact per farmer and support nationwide growth through efficient warehouse operations. Responsibilities Inventory Management & Controls Oversee inventory storage, handling, and control processes across all warehouses nationwide. Ensure warehouses are adequately equipped, resourced, and compliant with OAF operational and safety standards. Enforce and monitor 5S compliance across all warehouses, using 5S scores as a core performance metric. Monitor inventory quality and lead corrective actions to maintain product standards. Own inventory data accuracy by ensuring timely and accurate monthly reconciliations across all sites. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for discrepancies, losses, and process failures. Ensure corrective actions from RCA are implemented with
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