Logistics & Warehouse Manager

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Logistics & Warehouse Manager, you will lead and manage Logistics and Warehouse by enhancing its developments based on Jotun’s values and in accordance with local, regional, segment, and corporate objectives and guidelines to achieve their overall objectives related to safety, profitability, competitiveness, customer satisfaction, service, and quality.

This role is based in Addis Ababa, and reports to Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Warehouse and Logistics team in line with Jotun’s Leadership Expectations, ensuring a skilled, engaged, and future-ready workforce.

• Ensure compliance with local laws, ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), Jotun Operations System, and HSEQ requirements through effective procedures and monitoring.

• Drive continuous improvement by implementing the Jotun Operations System and tracking progress via KPIs and operational meetings.

• Optimize logistics operations by managing freight improving delivery performance and advising on cost-effective transportation methods.

• Oversee warehouse management, including receiving, picking, quality control, stock accuracy, and facility maintenance.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with CSD, purchasing, and planning teams to maintain optimal stock levels and support smooth operations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look For

Qualification & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Managment or any related field

• 2+ years of managerial experience in Logistics and Warehouse, preferably within the manufacturing industry.

Competence requirements

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results

• Focuses on bottom-line results, identifies potential risks and monitors the financial impact of own activities

• Provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and coordinates others and keeps them focused on objectives

• Develops people through delegation, empowerment and coaching; promotes career and self-development

• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments

• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

29.11.2025

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

As a 100% subsidiary under Jotun Group, Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC. was established in 2020. It has since become one of the fastest growing company within MEIA (Middle East India and Africa) Region. By investing in an advanced paint production plant, and building a highly competent and motivated team locally, we aim to strengthen Jotun’s leading position in Ethiopia as well as in East Africa, through our very ambitious market development plans which are focusing on Quality, Profitability, Innovation and Corporate Values.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!