Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) Limited is a subsidiary of a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable and traceable agricultural products and ingredients, operating in Malawi servicing the needs of its shareholders and their customers.

Responsibilities or duties

• Supervise the receipt and scanning of packed tobacco into the warehouse, ensuring compliance with established procedures.
• Ensure stocks received from production accurately tally with SAP records and resolve any discrepancies.
• Monitor stacking, layout, and storage of tobacco according to container lots and inspection instructions.
• Receive inspection and dispatch instructions from the DLS Controller, Blending Department and account holders and communicate them to the warehouse foreman.
• Verify that tobacco grades, quantities, and labeling correspond with issued instructions prior to inspection and dispatch.
• Supervise de-stacking, loading, and dispatch activities to ensure correct grades and quantities are shipped
• Inspect containers or break bulk cargo to confirm suitability for loading and ensure all checklists are fully completed
• Prepare and submit daily reports on warehouse activities, including bulging cases, broken strappings, re-weighing, and dispatch status.
• Supervise, coach, and guide warehouse staff on work procedures, safety standards, and operational discipline.
• Address minor disciplinary issues and escalate major concerns in line with company procedures.
• Enforce safety, sanitation, and housekeeping standards to maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment.
• Ensure proper use, care and routine inspection of company equipment, including forklifts and handling tools

Qualifications or requirements

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, or related field with at least three years post qualification experience
• Proven experience in warehouse supervision, preferably in tobacco or FMCG operations.
• Working knowledge of SAP or inventory management systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and reporting skills
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to safety.

• Supervise the receipt and scanning of packed tobacco into the warehouse, ensuring compliance with established procedures.
• Ensure stocks received trom production accurately tally with SAP records and resolve any discrepancies.
• Monitor stacking, layout, and storage of tobacco according to container lots and inspection instructions.
• Receive inspection and dispatch instructions from the DLS Controller, Blending Department and account holders and communicate them to the warehouse foreman.
• Verify that tobacco grades, quantities, and labeling correspond with issued instructions prior to inspection and dispatch.
• Supervise de-stacking, loading, and dispatch activities to ensure correct grades and quantities are shipped
• Inspect containers or break bulk cargo to confirm suitability for loading and ensure all checklists are fully completed
• Prepare and submit daily reports on warehouse activities, including bulging cases, broken strappings, re-weighing, and dispatch status.
• Supervise, coach, and guide warehouse staff on work procedures, safety standards, and operational discipline.
• Address minor disciplinary issues and escalate major concerns in line with company procedures.
• Enforce safety, sanitation, and housekeeping standards to maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment.
• Ensure proper use, care and routine inspection of company equipment, including forklifts and handling tools

• Leadership
• Communication
• Reporting
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to safety
• SAP or inventory management systems

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, or related field
• At least three years post qualification experience
• Proven experience in warehouse supervision, preferably in tobacco or FMCG operations.
• Working knowledge of SAP or inventory management systems.