Job description:
The Logistics & Operations Intern will work on expanding our assortment by adding other products. Visiting farmers in rural areas you will learn how their products are sourced and delivered, then you will start building and maintain stable operations working with the farmers and drivers every week to improve the logistics of the distribution processes.
You will be part of an international team, working both with your colleagues in Kenya and abroad. While you will be working independently visiting farmers, you should be a strong team player.
We expect a high degree of interaction through online tools with your colleagues on how to improve our operations and face everyday challenges.
Logistics & Operations Internships Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Learn how fresh produce is being produced, delivered and sold, while implementing logistic operations supporting this
Meet with the team in Kenya on a weekly basis to exchange experiences and ideas
Identify effective ways to improve our processes and test the improvements
Train new farmers and drivers and audit operations with existing farmers and drivers
Ensure reliability in our operations, coordinating deliveries with farmers, drivers and vendors
Keep the team abroad updated about the operations
Required Knowledge and Experience for Logistics & Operations Internships:
Bachelor’s Degree. Degree related to Agricultural studies, Food Logistics or supply chain management is a plus
Good knowledge of Office tools, including Excel sheets, and Google Docs
Experience living abroad or with working with people of different cultures
Skills Needed for Logistics & Operations Internships:
Excellent communicative skills and talent for dealing with people, in order to be able to talk/approach farmers and vendors
Strong competence in verbal and written English to engage with the team abroad
Fast learner and agile team player, who is able to deal with intense schedules
Open to listen to input from others and exchange ideas
Reliability as a team member who is able to ensure that everyday operations run smoothly from farmers to vendors
Able to work with the team locally and remotely (abroad)
Flexible when dealing with people from different backgrounds and cultures
The job will be based out of Nairobi area, from where you will go for 2 – 4 days a week into rural areas meeting farmers and assisting deliveries. We offer an unmissable opportunity, where you will experience being part of a very ambitious tech startup.