Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Logistics Supervisor will oversee the transportation of products from one location to another. To do so, they will arrange product pickups, deliveries and route drivers accordingly
Logistics Supervisor Job Responsibilities
Ensure that goods are delivered in a timely manner and that inventory levels are sufficiently maintainedBuild Relationships with Vendors
Communicate with supervisors, customs brokers, sales forces and customers. They must ensure that all parties are working together to guarantee that goods are packed, sent and delivered in a timely manner.
Maintain Warehouse Inventory. They are responsible for re-ordering product as needed to maintain sufficient inventory levels.
Study client or customer needs and manage inventory based on these needs. This often includes analyzing product orders to research the need for keeping certain items in stock.
Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process transportations
Resolve any arising problems or complaints
Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce
Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements
Qualifications for the Logistics Supervisor Job
A holder of a Degree/Diploma in Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Above 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Effective communication skills – both oral and written
Membership to a professional body is an added advantage
Highly developed teamwork skills – ability to work with others and embrace team work
Good interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches and departmental contribution – commitment to continuous learning
Computer Skills –Purchasing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
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Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke with the subject LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR by 12th September 2017, stating their current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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