Our Client:
Leader in FMCG / Liquor Industry; owning and operating duty free travel retail shops at airports and seaports worldwide, as well as involving in brand development, marketing, and sales.
Industry: Duty Free Retail
Job Title: Logistics Manager
Department: Operations
Type of Hire: Local
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Salary: USD 2,000 – 2,300 per month
Job Responsibilities:
- To
develop systems and processes that allow for tracking and measurement of
key parameters that govern performance of lead-time.
- To
keep proactive track & trace of movement of consignments, in order to
manage maximum efficiency & optimum stock inventory and timely
delivery of goods.
- Ensure
no demurrage.
- Effectively
manage vendors for ensuring proper delivery of their services.
- To
communicate effectively with the vendors – Transporters, forwarding
agents, courier companies, etc. for movements of goods and track the
consignments.
- Involved
to support contract administration activities for all warehousing and
transportation contracts.
- Planning
& Scheduling of Shipment, Transportation and Documentation.
- Co-ordination
with transporters/CFS agents/Shipping lines.
- Ensuring
location complaints are investigated and closed to the satisfaction of
locations.
- Ensure
efficient management of surface transportation.
- Responsible
for Road freight Negotiations with carriers and ensure that we get the
most competitive price in the market.
- To
effectively plan pre-shipment / post shipment advance intimation of
delivery to locations.
- Responsible
to ensure that we get the best rates for sea/air/inland haulage.
- Create
MIS on a regular basis to track consignments and monitor the costs towards
CNF.
- Constantly
work on bettering the CNF rates to all the relevant locations.
Qualification:
- Minimum
Bachelors in Business Administration or equivalent discipline;
- Proficiency
in Supply Chain Management and Logistics;
- Minimum
5-7 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and Logistics;
- Knowledge
of working on an ERP solution an added advantage.
Required Skills
- Upholds
professional ethics
- Proficient
in use of technology
- Passionate
towards work, self-motivated, takes initiative and responsibility
- Focuses
on goals & deadlines, encourages teamwork, creativity & trust
- Delivers
beyond promise
- Appreciates
constructive criticism
- Good
organizational & planning abilities
- Analytical
skills & business acumen
How to Apply:
Please justify your application by stating similar experience in
a similar capacity at your previous / current job.
Send your CV (in PDF format) via email to
jobs@genesisconsult.net no later than 2nd February 2013.
The subject line of the application should read “Logistics
Manager”
