Logistics Assistant (Warehousing and Inventory)

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is hiring a Logistics Assistant in La Paz to support its supply chain operations through warehouse and inventory management. The role ensures proper control, storage, recording and distribution of goods and supplies, contributes to supply chain efficiency through inventory tracking, logistics documentation, reporting and coordination with suppliers and internal units, and reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Support logistics and warehouse operations, ensuring timely receipt, storage and dispatch of goods, materials and supplies.
• Maintain accurate records of warehouse and inventory transactions, guaranteeing traceability and stock control in corporate systems.
• Carry out periodic inventory checks, physical stock verifications and reconciliations, reporting discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure products are stored, handled and conserved according to procedures, quality and safety standards.
• Prepare and update logistics and warehouse documents such as shipping notes, inventory reports and receipts.
• Follow up deliveries, distribution and inventory movements to keep resources available when needed.
• Gather, analyse and consolidate logistics data for regular operational reports.
• Support supplier and logistics service administration, including delivery follow-up and document validation.
• Coordinate with internal units, implementing partners and suppliers, and identify process improvements.

Required profile

• Bolivian nationality or legal residence in Bolivia with a valid work permit at the time of application.
• University degree in Business Administration, Commercial Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, International Trade, Economics, Public Accounting or related fields; postgraduate studies in Logistics, International Trade or Supply Chain Management valued.
• 3 years of progressive experience in logistics, warehousing, inventory control, asset management, procurement, transport or related administrative functions.
• Experience in supply chain processes, asset handling and internal control procedures, and in managing external logistics service provider contracts.
• Excellent Spanish and intermediate English.

Required skills

• Knowledge of logistics processes: transport, inventory management, storage, distribution and goods tracking.
• SAP for database management and inventory control.
• Solid computer skills; experience with food inventory is desirable.

Applications are submitted only through the WFP online recruiting system, with a CV and cover letter; the deadline is 15 November 2026.