Store Intern – Dispatch

Company Overview 

Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C., formerly known as Kadisco Chemical Industry PLC, is a privately owned company located in the Akaki Kality Industrial Zone of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company's history dates to the late 1960s, when it started as a small automotive parts dealership operating in one of the busiest commercial areas of Addis Ababa.

In 1979, the company was officially registered as a manufacturer of adhesives and glue. Over the years, Kadisco expanded its operations and gradually developed into one of Ethiopia's leading paint manufacturers, diversifying its product portfolio and strengthening its market presence.

In February 2015, Asian Paints Ltd. acquired a 51% stake in Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C., and the company subsequently became known as Kadisco Asian Paints. Asian Paints is India's leading paint company and the second-largest paint company in Asia. The company has built a strong reputation for professionalism, innovation, rapid growth, and creating long-term shareholder value.

Asian Paints operates in several countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, with 26 paint manufacturing facilities worldwide and a presence in more than 65 countries, serving millions of customers across the globe.

Today, Kadisco Asian Paints produces a comprehensive range of paints and coatings for the decorative, construction, industrial, and automotive sectors. The company also manufactures wood and concrete lacquers, as well as adhesives serving the wood, furniture, and leather industries, contributing significantly to Ethiopia's manufacturing sector and economic development.

Job Description: Store Intern – Dispatch

• Job Title: Store Intern – Dispatch
• Department: Stores
• Location: Addis Ababa
• Number of Positions: 1
• Reports To: Senior Executive – Stores

Job Purpose

To support the day-to-day dispatch operations, ensuring finished goods are properly prepared, checked, documented, loaded, and dispatched on time while maintaining accurate records and following company procedures.

Major Roles and Responsibilities

1. Support the daily dispatch of finished goods according to approved delivery and dispatch schedules.
2. Assist in the picking, checking, preparation, loading, Shipment Scanning and dispatching of finished goods.
3. Verify product description, quantity, batch details, and other relevant information before dispatch.
4. Assist in coordinating dispatch vehicles and drivers to ensure timely loading and delivery.
5. Follow up on vehicle availability and support efficient vehicle movement within the loading and dispatch areas.
6. Prepare and maintain delivery notes, gate passes, dispatch records, and other relevant documents.
7. Support the recording and updating of dispatch transactions in SAP under the supervision of the Senior Executive – Stores.
8. Maintain accurate daily records of all dispatched products.
9. Coordinate with Stores, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Security, and other departments concerned to facilitate smooth dispatch.
10. Check that the quantity loaded onto vehicles matches the approved dispatch documents.
11. Immediately report any shortage, excess quantity, damaged product, loading issue, or documentation discrepancy.
12. Support proper arrangement and housekeeping of the finished goods and dispatch areas.
13. Follow all company health, safety, security, and Store procedures during loading and dispatch activities.
14. Support the Senior Executive – Stores in preparing daily and periodic dispatch reports.
15. Perform other dispatch and Store-related activities assigned by the Senior Executive – Stores.