Logistics Manager Job Vacancy

Logistics Manager

Skills and Qualifications Requirements
  • A Degree in Business Management and related field. Masters in Business management, commerce, or economics will be an added advantage
  • Minimum 3-5 years experience in Sea/Air Freight arrangements & clearance, Logistics & Transport Planning/Freight handling and forwarding in East Africa
  • Knowledge in horticultural business operations
  • Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written. Fluency in Kiswahili will be an added advantage
  • Ability to co-ordinate in a timely manner with various internal and external parties.
  • Strong organization, communication and co-ordination skills at all levels
  • Management experience and ability to adapt to fast pace and growing environment.
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to win and retain customers.

  • Strong analytical skills including Problem solving / maturity of judgment under pressure
  • Ability to consider a range of options and to make decisions about administrative procedures, resource planning and management and resource growth
  • Ability to deliver under pressure
  • Excellent computer skills will be an added advantage
  • Age: a minimum of 35 years old
Duties and Responsibilities 
  • Set up company’s freight Logistics plan, analyze activities, update and continuously review and report to the Board of Directors
  • Responsible for handling Sea and Air Freight shipments clearance, Logistics and Transport requirements i.e. ensure efficient and effective delivery of good and materials through sound co-ordination, administration and management of Logistics & Transport/Freight operations. These include Planning, Controlling and Tracing the movement of Air, Sea and Trucking shipments to the various destinations.
  • Negotiate rates and service level with third-party carriers with the goal of controlling costs and ensuring optimal service.
  • Facilitates client relationships in accordance with contracted service agreements. Working towards ensuring a strong bond with the client to ensure faith in our capabilities as their assigned freight forwarder, as well as maintaining a strong client relationship through timely updates on the passage of freight and timely shipment deliveries.
  • Working towards having the client satisfaction to a level where we are considered at all times for any new assignment.
  • Responsible for all the arrangements after the issuance of purchasing and shipments order including shipment arrangements, inbound clearance and final delivery on the site.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of shipping and transport related enquiries to members and other business partners
  • Monitor horticultural Logistics & Transport performance and advise the TAHA Fresh Board on the trend.
  • Managing, motivating, encouraging and supervising a team of Logistics and Operation Department towards achieving desired goal and maximum out come.
  • Reporting to the Board of Directors on the progress of all activities of Logistics and Operation department.
To apply:

Send your C.V. in plain word format that is not tabulated, with a recent photograph of yourself embedded in the top right hand corner of the C.V. Please do not attach any scanned certificates/documents.

Attach an application letter on why you feel your experience, skills and qualifications would suit this position, ensuring you insert your salary expectation at the bottom of your letter.

Ensure you quote the job reference in the subject header and your name.
 

Please send all documentation to info@byappointmentafrica.com

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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