Burundi Inventory and Warehouse Operations Specialist

One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa with the farm inputs, financing, training, and market access they need to grow more food and earn more income. Operating across nine countries including Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, Burundi, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the organization works with millions of farming families who rely on small, rain-fed plots of land as their primary source of livelihood. By delivering quality seeds, fertilizer, and agricultural services directly to rural farmers, One Acre Fund reports helping clients achieve approximately 45% more farm income on the same land area. One Acre Fund's sustainability and climate mission is embedded throughout its programs. The organization focuses on climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, including agroforestry and tree-planting initiatives, financing and insurance products to help farmers weather climate-related shocks, and innovation in climate-resilient agricultural practices. These efforts are designed to strengthen the long-term resilience of smallholder farmers who are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, while also contributing to carbon sequestration and reduced agricultural emissions across the continent. What distinguishes One Acre Fund is its last-mile delivery model, which brings bundled services directly to farmers in remote rural areas, combined with a rigorous impact measurement methodology including social return on investment analysis. The organization also prioritizes gender-smart agriculture, with women comprising more than 50% of its client base, and maintains a strong commitment to evidence-based programming and transparent reporting on outcomes.

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 within one month to prevent recurring issues.

Product Life Cycle & After-Sales Support

• Oversee the collection, testing, and resolution of faulty units across all storage facilities within defined SLAs.
• Design and implement warranty and after-sales processes that improve farmer and customer experience while limiting supply chain complexity, in line with OAF standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of warranty claims and resolutions.
• Lead reconditioning initiatives for damaged or returned products (e.g., fertilizer), including management of external partnerships.
• Oversee disposal and destruction of unusable inventory in collaboration with GSC and GR

Technical Leadership, Coaching & Capacity Building:

• Serve as the senior technical on inventory management, warehouse controls, and reconciliation processes.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching to Warehouse Managers, Senior Coordinators, and Specialists to strengthen execution quality.
• Design and continuously improve performance management frameworks, SOPs, and tools for warehouse operations.
• Lead complex problem-solving initiatives and support teams in resolving high-risk or cross-warehouse issues.
• Guide workforce planning and org design for warehouse and inventory functions in line with program growth.
• Manage the data team and Warehouses Senior Coordinators  (JL5-JL7) and  indirect report (JL3 to JL4)

Reporting, Monitoring & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Implement and maintain systems to track warehouse and logistics performance metrics.
• Produce regular management reports highlighting performance, risks, and improvement areas.
• Partner closely with Finance, Internal Audit, GSC , and TECH teams to improve data accuracy, controls, and adherence to standards.
• Ensure timely follow-up on audit findings and inventory-related risk mitigation actions.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems and tools (e.g.,SAP , WMS and relevant data anaysis tools).
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency in reconciliation processes and reporting
• Strong leadership and people management abilities, with experience in supervising diverse teams.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with stakeholders across all levels.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Burundi

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Burundi.

Application Deadline

18 August 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here ([email protected]), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.