Logistics Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya (KShs 40K)


Job Title: Logistics Officer
 
Department: Stores and Logistics
 
Reports To: Director
 
Salary: Kshs: 40,000
 
Supervises: Drivers
 
Role / objective summary
 
Our client an IT company within Nairobi is seeking to fill the position of a Logistics Officer. 

The Logistic officer will oversees supply, transportation, and logistics, ensuring that crucial supplies reach the proper destinations.
 
Duties and responsibilities 
  • Monitor delivery schedules to ensure timely dispatch and delivery 
  • Ensure customer contact details are up-to-date in the system 
  • Maintain Local Purchase Order (LPO) Register and process LPO from sales representatives. 
  • Utilize labor management tools, including effective scheduling, to maximize productivity, profitability and margins. 
  • Supporting other departments within the company through planning and scheduling the delivery and collection of goods. 
  • Prepare and Maintain accurate records of all deliveries. 
  • Send back canceled and damaged items to vendors/suppliers as appropriate. 
  • Establish and implement a supply or distribution chain management system and ensure proper documentation, logbooks, fuel consumption and servicing protocols. 
  • Keep sales representatives updated on the progress of their delivery to customers 
  • Responsible for preparation of work schedules. 
  • Liaise with the stores department on maintaining documentation supporting order fulfillment, distribution means, and pricing 
  • Codes, and prepares proper paperwork for billing and authorization of a variety of invoices per defined processes 
  • Any other duty as assigned by management.
Skills and Interests
  • A good team leader with Ability to manage and mentor a technical team.
  • Able to communicate clearly with a variety of people at all levels.
  • Committed to the needs of the customer.
  • Adaptable and a quick thinker prepared to make decisions.
  • Willing to take on responsibility at an early stage of your career.
  • Comfortable with information technology.
  • Comprehensive grasp of logistics operations and practices
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, motivational, communication and organizational skills.
Qualifications
  • A diploma/university holder with relevant professional qualifications.
  • At least 2-3 years experience in Logistics officer.
  • Age 28-32 year
  • Must be able to react positively to challenges.
  • Must be self motivated.
  • Must have ability to initiate implementation process
Those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to dafina@wananchi.com on the Subject line clearly indicate the position you are applying for, not later than 10th August, 2012.
 
Disclaimer 

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements stated above need not apply.