Sun King

Off-grid solar home systems provider

Warehouse Associate

Inventory Management +1Updated on Nov 13

Full-timeBeninNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, or a related field is required.
Two to three years of experience in warehouse or inventory management is required; retail or distribution experience is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas, and general Office tools is required.
Full professional fluency in French and English, written and spoken, is required.
Ability to supervise and motivate small warehouse teams is required.
Ability to optimize stock movement and warehouse performance is required.
Ability to identify and resolve operational bottlenecks is required.
Ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines is required.
Clear and professional verbal and written communication is required.
Strong focus on accuracy in documentation and stock handling is required.
Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and deliver measurable results is required.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment is required.
Ability to collaborate with sales, logistics, and customer service teams is required.

Responsibilities

Oversee warehouse receiving, storage, packaging, and dispatch.
Ensure compliance with first-in, first-out procedures and internal standard operating procedures.
Maintain a clean, secure, and well-organized warehouse environment.
Lead and coordinate warehouse staff activities and schedules.
Monitor stock levels to ensure product availability and minimize excess inventory.
Collaborate with sales and logistics teams to forecast inventory requirements.
Enter stock information accurately and promptly using an enterprise resource planning or inventory management system.
Conduct stock ageing analysis to track slow-moving items.
Plan and oversee dispatches to retail outlets and distribution partners.
Create and manage waybills and shipping documents.
Coordinate with third-party logistics providers to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
Perform quality checks on incoming and outgoing products.
Manage product returns, document discrepancies, and follow up on non-conformities.
Conduct periodic inventory audits, spot checks, and full physical stock counts.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience with enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP, Odoo, or Zoho Inventory is highly valued.
Experience with cost control or optimization is a plus.
Familiarity with Benin's logistics and regulatory context is an advantage.

Job Location: Cotonou, Benin Republic

About the role:

We are looking for experienced Warehouse Associate who would leverage on their expertise to grow our business, increasing revenues by over 100% by managing and strategizing warehouse process in other to satisfy our business and partners across Benin Republic.

1. Warehouse Operations

Oversee all warehouse functions including receiving, storage, packaging, and dispatch.
Ensure strict compliance with FIFO (First-In, First-Out) procedures and internal SOPs.
Maintain a clean, secure, and well-organized warehouse environment.
Lead and coordinate warehouse staff activities and schedules.

2. Inventory & Stock Planning

Monitor stock levels to ensure consistent product availability and minimize excess inventory.
Collaborate with sales and logistics teams to forecast inventory requirements.
Ensure timely and accurate stock entries using an ERP or inventory management system.
Conduct regular stock ageing analysis to track slow-moving items.

3. Dispatch & Logistics

Plan and oversee dispatches to retail outlets and distribution partners.
Create and manage waybills and shipping documents.
Coordinate with third-party logistics providers to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

4. Quality Control & Compliance

Perform quality checks on incoming and outgoing products.
Manage product returns, document discrepancies, and follow up on non-conformities.
Conduct periodic inventory audits, spot checks, and full physical stock counts.

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
2–3 years of experience in warehouse or inventory management (preferably in retail or distribution).
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and formulas) and general Office tools.
Prior experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Odoo, Zoho Inventory) is highly valued.
Experience with cost control or optimization is a plus.
Familiarity with Benin’s logistics and regulatory context is an advantage.
Full professional fluency in French and English (written and spoken) is required.

Key Soft Skills

Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Ability to optimize stock movement and warehouse performance.
Leadership: Proven capacity to supervise and motivate small warehouse teams.
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves operational bottlenecks effectively.
Time Management: Capable of managing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
Communication: Clear and professional in both verbal and written exchanges.
Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy in documentation and stock handling.
Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and delivers measurable results.
Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Team Collaboration: Works well with cross-functional teams including sales, logistics, and customer service.

About the Company

Sun King

Off-grid solar home systems provider

Sun King designs, manufactures, distributes, and finances solar home energy products for off-grid communities in Africa and Asia. Its range includes solar lanterns and solar home systems with inverters and storage that can power lights, radios, phones, and household appliances, all financed through a pay-as-you-go model with small mobile money installments after a low upfront payment. The company differentiates itself with an end-to-end approach—handling product design, manufacturing, distribution, and financing—supported by a large field-agent network and strategic acquisitions like PayGo Energy to expand into clean cooking. Its goal is to increase energy access by helping households leapfrog kerosene and unreliable grids, aiming to reach millions of homes and businesses, including over 2 million in Ethiopia by 2030.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $864.9M
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2008

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