Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and resilience of communities in Kenya. The Society is seeking a qualified professional in the following position:
Position
Title: Manager-Logistics &
Warehousing
Department :
Supply
Chain
Reporting to:
Deputy
Secretary General -Corporate Services
Job
location: Nairobi
PURPOSE:
To plan and manage
logistics, warehouse, and transportation
Responsibilities
- Coordinate
the development, planning and implementation of warehouse activities
- Oversee
the overall logistics function and provide leadership on optimization of
inbound logistics, warehousing and product demand fulfilment through a
centralized process.
- Coordinate
the issuing of materials, goods and supplies against approved requisition
orders
- Participate
in contract negotiations with suppliers and contractors
- Develop
and implement a responsive distribution and transportation system to
ensure timely delivery of materials, goods and supplies
- Coordinate
effective maintenance and repair of the Society’s fleet of motor vehicles
and related machinery
- Coordinate
the investigation of motor-vehicle accidents
- Coordinate
risk assessment and ensure that the Society’s properties and assets are
properly insured for damage and loss
- Prepare
budgets, reports and analysis of Logistics costs
- Cultivate
a network of strong and lasting partnerships with stakeholders in the NGO
humanitarian sector and relevant Government agencies
- Provide
technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them develop,
implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at
improving performance standards and organizational effectiveness
- Initiate
and participate in organizational performance reviews, and business
process improvement programmes
- Participate
in the recruitment and selection of Logistics, warehousing and logistics
staff
- Partner
with the Heads of Departments and Regional Coordinators to resolve issues
that are directly related to the various sections in logistics,
procurement and works
- Continually
develop, design and improve systems, policies and procedures that will
improve the workflow processes in the logistics department
Fleet Management:
- Coordinate
effective maintenance and repair of the Society’s fleet of motor vehicles
and related machinery and ensure all documentation is up to date including
insurance and inspection documents
- Review, verify and authorize motor-vehicle work
tickets
- Develop, implement and evaluate
strategic plan and budget for the acquisition, repair and maintenance of
the Society’s fleet of motor-vehicles and related equipment
- Coordinate
the implementation of a computerized transport fleet management
information system
- Coordinate
the investigation of motor-vehicle accidents, provide estimates for repair
and maintenance costs and following up with garages and insurance
companies
People Management:
- Ensure
performance evaluation for drivers and warehouse staff against defined
targets and objectives
- Assess
training needs as well as implement on-the-job training programmes and
support the training and develop national staff and volunteers
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Supply Chain/ Procurement/Business Management or related field
Professional Qualifications
- Relevant
professional qualification;
- Member
of a relevant professional body.
Experience
- Minimum
of five (5) years’ relevant experience with two years (2) at supervisory
level
SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE
- Demonstrate
high levels of integrity.
- Ability
to communicate both inside and outside the organisation, Formal
presentation.
- Ability
to write complex reports.
- Valid
Clean driving license
- Able
to work in a challenging environment in which flexibility and
responsiveness is essential
- Analytical
skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply
strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/careers to reach us not later than 27th February
2023; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification:
Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not
charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the
selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.
Kenya Red Cross Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff
and volunteers to share this commitment
