PURPOSE:
To plan and manage logistics, warehouse, and transportation
PRIMARY 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
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
Academic Qualification
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 licence
Able to work in a challenging environment in which flexibility and responsiveness is essential
Analytical skills
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