Job Title: Logistics Officer
Reference: LO _2012
Advert Details
Advert Details
Recruiter: Altima Africa
Ltd
Location: Nairobi
Available: ASAP
Category: Experienced
Offer: Neg.
Profile Introduction
Profile Introduction
Our Client, a fast growing Internet, Satellite TV and VOIP
provider operating across the greater East African region, seeks to recruit a
Logistics Officer responsible in the delivery of timely, effective and
accountable logistics support.
Work involves initiating purchase requests and keeping track of
the stages through which each order is routed until receipt and payment.
Work also involves shipping and receiving responsibilities for
materials purchased including filing damage claims and shipping out materials
being returned for various reasons.
Work is usually performed under general supervision and requires
the use of independent judgment and initiative while continuing to work within
the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- University
degree in Business or related field.
- Appropriate
qualifications in procurement, logistics or related field.
- 3
– 5 years Experience in logistics, procurement of goods/services and stock
management
- Knowledge
of procurement and record keeping procedures applicable to purchasing.
- Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with partners
and vendors.
- Proficiency
in MS Excel, Powerpoint
- Proactive
and result-oriented.
- Strong
negotiation skills.
- Commitment
to and understanding of the company’s aims, values and principles.
Job Specification- Logistics Officer
- Receives
and process purchase requests for the Company.
- Maintains
contact with vendors regarding orders and merchandise, new products,
market conditions, and trends; coordinates purchasing from all Company
vendors
- Maintains
and supervises Warehousing and logistics contracts with partners
- Receives,
inspects, and distributes merchandise to appropriate individuals
- Files
damage claims with freight companies or vendors.
- Handle
all warranty related claims with vendors and Dealers/
- Prepares
periodic reports related to purchasing, inventory control, and shipping
and receiving within the local operation.
- Conducts
on-site inventory, prepares inventory listings to include the location and
status of all equipment.
- Evaluates
the quality and appropriateness of supplies and equipment; conducts
cost/quality comparisons prior to submitting requests to procurement
office.
- Confers
with internal departments and external distributors / sellers to determine
purchasing needs and specifications.
- Coordinates
expenditure records with Accounts payable in order to assure prompt and
accurate payment to vendors.
- Performs
related work as required.
Competencies
- Strong
analytical and organization skills;
- Computer
literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications;
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
How to Apply
If you are qualified and up to the challenge visitwww.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and
apply online by 5pm, 21st September 2012.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.