PowerGen
Renewable Energy
Position: Logistics Associate
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Start
Date: Immediate
PowerGen Renewable Energy is a micro-grid developer, implementer, and operator in East Africa, reshaping the prevailing rural electrification model in the region.
PowerGen Renewable Energy is a micro-grid developer, implementer, and operator in East Africa, reshaping the prevailing rural electrification model in the region.
PowerGen
is creating an African energy system that utilizes clean, renewable energy and
smarter grids to deliver power to all.
As
Logistics Associate you will be a member of the Power Assets team.
You
will report to the VP of Power Assets and work closely with the Power Assets
team to cover one of the team’s key responsibilities of ensuring that assets
are deployed efficiently.
A
significant component of the job requires utilization of PowerGen’s ERP system
(NetSuite) to coordinate logistics.
What You’ll Make Happen:
- Establish
and manage relationships with clearing agents and companies to ensure that
PowerGen can import and export equipment efficiently.
- Ensure
company compliance with import and export tax laws in the movement of
goods and, more importantly, benefits from tax exemptions on renewable
energy equipment.
- Coordinate
export inspection by quality standards bodies like SGS, TBS and KEBS to
ensure that the company’s products meet all shipping requirements.
- Manage
a database of all import and export documentation.
- Affirm
that all imports and exports are properly packed prior to shipping and
monitor the movement of goods to prevent any damage.
- Act
as lead expert on logistics input, movement and tracking in NetSuite.
- Coordinate
the loading and offloading of shipments being shipped to the Arusha office
or being deployed on site.
- Lead
the entire shipping process by tracking and providing updates on the
movement of imports and exports from origin to destination using a
logistics dashboard.
- Manage
logistics costs by preparing budgets, obtaining quotes, processing
payments, performing costs assessments and tracking all logistics costs.
- Schedule
projects with input from the Procurement, Installation, Grid Development
& Grid Operations teams.
- Ensure
that the company’s fleet is available, dependable and safe at all times.
- Schedule
and track the fleet’s usage and maintenance costs.
- Prepare
weekly updates for the team and monthly logistics reports summarizing all
activities.
What
Excites You:
- A
fast-paced environment where constant change is the norm and individual
initiative-taking is encouraged
- Having
autonomy to implement your creative solutions – not just coming up with
ideas, but possessing the commitment and skill to implement them
- Opportunity
to grow and develop a passionate and committed team
- Passion
for organization, details, and precision in all you do
You
Already Have:
- At
least 2-4 years’ work experience in logistics
- Relevant
university degree in business management and logistics or related field
- Experience
in building and developing the capacity of logistics through the use of
training, performance management framework and development plans
- Practice
in report compilation and analysis
- Work
exposure to an early-stage, rapidly growing company
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Advanced
proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
- Fluency
in English and Swahili
- Practiced
flexibility to lend a hand wherever needed
- Enthusiasm
in working for the field of renewable energy!
Benefits
and Compensation
A competitive package including annual compensation, performance bonuses, health insurance, professional development and team building events.
And
you'll be working with a dynamic team of brilliant people passionate about electrifying
East Africa!
Application Process
Please send resume, cover letter and any questions to careers@powergen-re.com stating Logistics Associate in the subject of the email.
More can be learned about PowerGen at www.powergen-re.com.
