Logistics Operation Supervisor Job in Kenya

Position: Logistics Operation Supervisor
 
Reporting to: Logistics Operation Manager
 
Department: Operation Department
    
Position Overview: Manage operations relating to all imports and exports transactions, transport logistics and distribution (where applicable) etc. in a timely and cost effective manner.
 
Key Responsibilities

 

Managerial  /Supervisory
  • Ensure legal compliance to customs and other contractual laws and regulations to protect the company from penalties/ extra charges and other unnecessary non-compliance procedures.
  • Assist to develop, administer and regularly review supplier contracts and service Level agreements (SLAs) to ensure that suppliers meet key performance indicators (KPIs) and other expectations to maintain high level operations efficiencies.
  • Recommend team training and development needs to achieve continuous team and individual growth.
  • Set, track and review individual and team objectives to ensure achievement of departmental PMS goals.
  • Ensure team adheres to set processes, procedures and quality standards for timely customer service delivery.
  • Daily supervision of logistics team to ensure compliance to company policies and guidelines as per employee handbook.
  • Coordinate review of internal service level agreements and standard operation procedures to enhance proper understanding of expectations.
  • Assist to prepare departmental budget.
  • Assist to promote environmental health and safety (EHS) standards and practices for safe staff and work place through ensuring strict adherence to EHS/ ANZEN policies.
  • Prepare and maintain leave schedules per HR expectations.
Operational Responsibilities
  • Assist to approve of tax payment requests, insurance premiums/ claims and purchase orders for prompt service delivery in the absence of or upon request by the manager.
  • Assist to approve supplier invoices for accurate and prompt suppliers payments in the absence of or upon request by the manager.
  • Check daily status reports to ensure KPI achievement of the company.
  • Assist team to resolve day to day operational issues to meet customer needs.
  • Keep up to date with industry changes in regulations and communicate all changes to relevant divisions.
  • Assist to coordinate regular structured review meetings with all the divisions to manage internal relationships.
Education & Experience:
  • Degree in business related field
  • CIPS/ Diploma in Logistics,  Clearing and Forwarding, Supply chain management or related field
  • Four years of work experience in a similar position one of which should be in a supervisory role
  • 28-31 years
Technical Competency Requirements:
  • Customs and clearance knowledge
  • Knowledge of international trade
  • Cost management skills
  • Basic financial knowledge
  • Good understanding of EAC customs regulations
  • Performance management skills
  • Customer management skills
  • Knowledge EHS policies & practices
  • High stress tolerance
Based in Mombasa during the first quarter. 

E-mail cv to placement@cdl.co.ke.subject of the email should be Logistics Operation Supervisor indicating your current and expected salary on or before 5th August 2016