About this role
Why This Role ExistsOur warehouse is the operational engine of our business. The place where inventory becomes assembled vehicles, battery systems, and charging infrastructure on the ground in Tanzania.
We need a Warehouse Manager who owns it like it’s their company: inventory, people, China flow, safety, capital efficiency, and execution with zero excuses. No bureaucracy. No firefighting. Just dependable delivery of what markets and customers actually need. On time, in full, every day.
Founder’s note: For us, a warehouse isn’t storage - it determines how fast our products get into the hands of our customers. We care about speed of execution and inventory that supports our growth without tying up capital.
If you think in systems to turn plans into EVs on the road, keep reading.
Your 12-Month Scoreboard Zero critical stockouts that delay sales or service
Inventory accuracy consistently >98%
Working capital tied up in inventory minimized month over month
Fully staffed, high-performance warehouse team delivering against operational targets
Safe warehouse operations with no major incidents
What You’ll Own Operational & Inventory Ownership
End-to-end accountability for inventory: stock levels, locations, issuing, cycle counts, and valuation
Define and enforce min–max levels for all SKUs. From CKD kits to high-voltage batteries
Translate consumption patterns into proactive stock decisions that protect cash flow
Prevent stockouts and slippage that impact assembly, maintenance, or customer delivery
Warehouse Flow & Execution
Oversee receiving, inspection, storage, picking, issuing, and returns
Ensure timely availability of parts for assembly and after-sales needs
Continuously optimize layout and workflows to reduce waste and frustration
Design standard operating procedures (SOPs) that scale with volume
Supply Chain Coordination
Turn demand signals into actionable plans with our China supply-chain team
Track lead times, shipping status, customs clearance, and incoming receipts
Proactively flag risks and lead corrective action to avoid operational disruption
Validate BOMs and shipments against operational needs and seasonality
People Leadership
Build, coach, and lead your team, including the Lead Technician and Storekeeper
Hire, onboard, develop, and, when necessary, replace staff to protect performance
Set performance expectations, give direct feedback, and elevate capability
Turn your warehouse into a place people choose to grow their careers
Safety & Compliance
Apply and enforce safety standards appropriate for batteries, electrical components and workshop tools
Ensure a safe, compliant, clean and auditable warehouse environment
Investigate incidents, propose corrective actions, and prevent recurrence
Protect high-value assets from loss, damage, or misuse
Systems, Reporting & KPIs
Maintain clean, trusted inventory data, whether through a spreadsheet system or ERP
Own reporting on core metrics that drive cash and execution:
Inventory accuracy, Stockouts, Inventory turnover, DIO, Staff productivity
Use data to anticipate problems, not just report them
Ensure audit readiness and strong internal controls
This Role Does Not Own Supplier price negotiations
Supplier selection or contracting
FX decisions and financing strategy
Final sales forecasting
N/B: You inform and empower decisions, but execution & accountability stay with you.
Must-Have Grit & Toolkit 5+ years in warehouse/operations management in a technical, assembly, or logistics environment
Direct experience owning inventory, flows, and people in a fast, dynamic context
Comfortable with Excel/Sheets and able to manage data with discipline
High ownership mindset with relentless execution discipline
Experience with batteries, electrical systems, or industrial equipment is a strong plus
Based in/willing to relocate to Dar es Salaam
What’s in it for YouImpact: Run the operational core of an emerging leader in African e-mobility
Autonomy: You own the warehouse. Decisions show up in daily execution
Trajectory: Early leadership seat with equity upside
Flexibility: Outcome-focused work hours and collaborative culture
Competitive compensation: Base pay + equity component