Job Field: Sector in Logistics

  • Fleet Management Warehouse Team Leader

    Fleet Management Warehouse Team Leader

    Job Role Summary
    The Head of Regional Fleet Management is a key member of the regional headquarters management team responsible for leading the implementation, development and continuous improvement of cost effective fleet management solutions; assuring compliance with SPI mandated fleet management policy; identifying and sharing best practice and project managing the implementation of fleet management systems.
    Fleet Management Job Main Responsibilities
    Align with global fleet management strategies and assure regional compliance
    Develop and communicate regional plans that reflect global requirements and the vision to be the industry leader in fleet management
    Lead the regional implementation of all fleet management activities related to asset, maintenance and inventory management
    Take functional responsibility for the through life management of the all fleet assets for ramp, cargo, deicing and fueling operations
    Develop short and long term fleet replacement plans based upon business needs, equipment reliability, maintainability, cost, quality, and operational efficiency
    Maintain oversight of all related fleet management costs to ensure that total cost of equipment ownership is managed effectively through life
    Lead the development of a KPI driven performance management culture within the regional fleet management team
    Monitors operational availability of fleet assets taking proactive action to address areas of concern and SLA targets that are not met
    Reports on a regular basis to the regional management team on all KPI’s, major projects, roll out and developments
    Lead the drive to achieve outstanding preventative maintenance in order to improve equipment reliability and reduce costs
    Take ownership and development of regional fleet management Local Operating Procedures, ensuring compliance through a regular audit program
    Lead the development of lean processes that will eliminate waste and maximize efficiencies.
    Drive an ethos of continuous improvement through identifying, communicating and instilling best practice consistently across the region
    Apply Lean 5S principles to ensure that workshops, parts stores and all maintenance areas are well organized, clean, safe and efficiently functional
    Provide leadership, direction, guidance and advice to fleet functional teams to ensure full alignment, unity of purpose and help them resolve critical fleet management issues.
    Provide Procurement with feedback on equipment reliability and supplier performance in supporting equipment through life
    Collaborate with Safety on any incidents or accidents involving equipment
    Lead equipment design improvements that improve operational performance, reliability and safety
    Act as the fleet management Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing advice and guidance up, across and down the regional chain of command
    Participate in global fleet management forums and workshops to help develop the Swissport Fleet Management System
    Qualifications and Competencies for the Fleet Management Job
    Higher level of education, preferably Bachelor’s degree in related engineering or fleet management field
    Minimum 7 years of experience in operational fleet management roles; preferably in the aviation sector
    Previous experience as a GSE workshop manager highly desirable
    Experience in developing requirements documents, formulating plans and managing roll-outs effectively
    Experience of working in a performance management culture driven by KPIs
    Ability to work with key stakeholders in multiple locations and at various levels
    Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management and problem solving skills
    Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; clearly able to articulate position with clarity at all levels
    Results oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills
    Self-starter with a high degree of motivation and pro-activeness
    Willingness to travel extensively across the region (50%)
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  • Logistics Officer

    Logistics Officer

    Logistics Officer Job Duties and Responsibilities
    Fleet management and supervising
    Ensure that all aspects of a logistics team, such as trucks, warehousing and procurement, are working together to fill orders and deliver materials on a timely basis
    Review all processes and systems and design and implement new plans and procedures as needed
    Responsible for creating and maintaining contingency plans
    Establishes policies and procedures. The logistics officer must establish policies and procedures that not only help getting the job done within logistics, but within the unit and with other units
    Ensure the organization works with competent and reliable suppliers
    Organize for transportation of purchased goods
    Identify and address barriers that decrease operational efficiency in the procurement department
    Monitor use of purchased goods and materials
    Key Requirements and Skills for the Logistics Officer Job
    Degree or diploma in logistics, purchasing and supplies or procurement
    2-3 years’ experience in Logistics
    Excellent communication skills
    Team working skills
    Strong Organizational Skills
    Detail Oriented

  • Warehouse Officer

    Warehouse Officer

    Warehouse Officer Job Duties and Responsibilities
    Receive goods delivered to the warehouse for storage
    Operate the automated equipment that is required to move heavy cargo
    Sort the deliveries out and group the same type of products together
    Taking Inventory
    Preparing storage receipts for customers who store their merchandise in the warehouse
    Maintain records of damage to stock and disposal of defective goods
    Store the goods according to the designated system of storage in the warehouse
    Store Merchandise
    Filling orders
    Moves inventory by scheduling materials to be moved to and from warehouse
    Coordinates inventory transfers with related departments
    Accomplishes warehouse and organization mission by completing related results as needed
    Maintains inventory and supplies by receiving, storing, and delivering items
    Delivers supplies and equipment to departments by receiving and transferring items
    Maintains storage area by organizing floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements
    Key Requirements and Skills for the Warehouse Officer Job
    Degree or diploma in logistics, purchasing and supplies or procurement
    2-3 years’ experience
    Excellent communication skills
    Team working skills
    Creativity
    Safety Management
    Time Management

  • International Freight Forwarding Supervisor

    International Freight Forwarding Supervisor

    Job description
    Sales Leads: Use available data from various sources to build up sales leads that are shared with group offices and followed closely to closure.
    Client Relationship Management: Visit potential clients individually or with the direct sales team to educate and sell end to end solutions.
    IFF Reporting: Develop and implement templates that will show gains and losses on IFF business on a monthly basis.
    Tariffs: Manage the DMP in conjunction with HQ and ensure air and ocean rates are competitive whilst comparing with the local available rates.
    Budget: Ensure agreed budgeted volumes and gross margin per route are achieved on a monthly basis.
    Commercial visits: Coordinate route management visits and ensure firm appointments are fixed in close liaison with the Commercial Manager and the Managing Director.
    Order Processing: Manage the order processing team by ensuring consistent follow up and update on all shipments on hand.
    IFF proposals: Work closely with the pricing team to ensure all IFF proposals are responded to within 24 hours from receipt of enquiries.
    Candidate Profile
    Business Degree
    Diploma in Clearing & Forwarding/Supply Chain Management
    At least 3 years’ experience in an order processing or sales role in the Freight industry

  • Declaration Officer

    Declaration Officer

    Declaration Officer Job Main Duties and Responsibilities
    Tracking shipments, updating customers on arrival information and ensuring correct shipping documentation
    Undertake all declaration procedures for imports and exports
    Application of IDFs
    Advice the management on correct and most preferred course of action to overcome technicalities that may arise in declaration or clearing operations
    Bonds management and cancellation procedures
    Follow up correspondence between various statutory bodies and other parties including KRA, KBS, KPA, etc
    Obtain customs release for exports and truck border consignments
    Ensure correct use of Kenya Revenue Authority Tariffs
    Ensure that correct values are used during declaration and other related procedures to avoid losses that may accrue as a result of penalties.
    Establish and maintain a working relationship with customs office
    Liaise with suppliers for timely shipments, follow up for documents to be received and goods cleared well in time to avoid late documentation charges, storage charges and demurrages.
    Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the position.
    Key Result Areas
    The accountability areas are as follows;
    Quality service
    Proper documentation
    Attention to detail
    Declaration Officer Job Knowledge and Skills Required
    Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding
    A Minimum of 3 years experience in the same capacity
    Highly conversant with KRA Simba system
    Ability to maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders in the field.
    Good interpersonal relations and communication skills.
    Flexible in work habits and schedules, ready to work for longer hours when required.
    Must have knowledge of government procedures relating to imports & amp; exports knowledge of customs laws pertaining to Kenya, east and central Africa.
    Possess a high degree of integrity, honesty and confidentiality.
    Ability to generate and write reports

  • Dispatch Officer

    Dispatch Officer

    Roles and responsibilities of the Dispatch Officer
    Be responsible for the dispatch of all stoves and ensure that no stoves leave the factory without sign off.
    Count all stoves for each shipment and verify against packing slip and receipt, then sign off.
    Ensure that no unauthorised people enter the cage.
    Search all factory employees before they leave work for the day to ensure they are not carrying anything out of the factory that they shouldn’t be.
    Alert management to any security or other issues which arise.
    Help with unloading of raw materials when they arrive if there are no sales at the time,
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned to him by his manager or any member of the senior management team.
    Dispatch Officer Job Requirements
    Honest
    Good communicator
    Previous experience in a busy and large factory in a similar role will be an added advantage.
    Salary 25,000 monthly grossLocation :Ruiru

  • Operations Excellence Supervisor Controls,Compliance & Excellence Controller Operations Manager

    Operations Excellence Supervisor Controls,Compliance & Excellence Controller Operations Manager

    Job description
    Review the operation, identify and implement continuous improvement solutions and initiatives to drive efficiency, increase value and quality, minimize cost/waste/duplication etc
    Develop and implement Service excellence processes and procedures to increase customer satisfaction and reduce complaints from KBL or her distributors and transporters etc  
    Monitor, assess and develop relevant OPEX Scorecards to drive business performance in accordance to set budgets and targets.
    Assist management to develop Job profiles, Job descriptions, KPIs and Reports and communicate the same throughout the Operation.
    Liaise with the Operational teams to meet or exceed existing KPIs by identifying the key drivers and providing strong guidance and direction to achieve the best result.
    Develop and implement daily, weekly and monthly reports and presentations to provide operational visibility aimed at decision making.
    Assess existing KPIs and Reports and enhance them to improve business performance.
    Champion the CCE agenda on site by ensuring strict adherence to SOPs, Code of Business Conduct, Bollore Policies, Government & Regulatory Authorities.
    Periodically review operations processes to identify risks, close gaps, update procedures and policy manuals, share best practices etc
    Work closely with Management and the Operations teams to identify, train and develop CCE champions in all categories
    Candidate profile 
    Degree in Finance.
    Professional Certification in CPA/ACCA/APICS/CIPS.
    At least 3 years’ experience in External/Internal Audit, Supply Chain/Operations/Inventory Management ,Risk/Governance/Compliance Management
    Experience with continuous improvement methodologies like Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen is an added advantage.
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  • Logistics Officer Logistics Intern

    Logistics Officer Logistics Intern

    Responsibilities for the Logistics Officer Job
    Management of the Capital level Procurement & field procurement
    In accordance to ACTED’s procurement procedures, be responsible for the procurement process of all items or services purchased on the Capital level upto the level (Scenario) agreed with the Logistics Manager
    Receiving orders from the various departments, signing them and updating in the order follow up.
    Responsible for signing all procurement memo for Capital level procurement;
    Responsible to setting up the correct procurement procedure for each purchase;
    Contact requesters to ensure correct specifications of each items ordered, in order to avoid non-matching procurement;
    Ensure procurement of goods and services is always done following the value for money principle;
    Accountable for Compliance with respects to all capital procurements;
    Establish the monthly purchase forecast, gathering all purchase that will be done on capital level, and send it to the Country logistics Manger.
    Accountable for the reception of all items delivered or in transit to the Capital office;
    Accountable for quantity and quality check of all goods received on the Capital level;
    Ensure the information flow between the different Stakeholders in the supply chain;
    Responsible for transmission to finance all procurement files for payment
    Responsible for filling the logistics and compliance procurement file;
    Stock management and procurement follow-up tools update
    Develop, update and supervise the Order follow-up;
    Develop, update and supervise the supplier data base;
    Develop and update the price data base;
    Supervise the IN and OUT processes
    Supervise the filing of all processed documents, according to FLAT procedures;
    Responsible for compliance with the stock management procedures;
    Office/infrastructure management
    Responsible for the Nairobi base various works
    Accountable for office/guesthouse bills payment i.e. electricity, water bills and internet for guest house/office
    Accountable for setting up and receiving requests for house/office maintenance and assure the effective treatment;
    Accountable for the maintenance and reparation of guesthouses, offices and warehouses
    Responsible for lease agreement preparation and amendments;
    Supervision of staff
    Direct supervisor of the Logistics Assistants, House keepers and gardener
    Assure that security and safety rules are respected by the staff under his direct supervision;
    Replace the missing staff and predict supplementary staff needs according to HR procedures;
    Assure evaluation and contribute to the development of competencies of the staff under his direct supervision;
    Validate leaves and breaks of staff under his direct supervision;
    Assure the daily management of his team;
    Participate in the recruitment of the positions under him;
    Assure the repartition and coordination of work;
    Deal with HR problem within his team and report problems to Log Manager and HR team;
    Reporting
    Send every Friday the updated Order follow-up to the Heads of Departments and the Program Managers;
    Compile and analyse the Logistics reports and send them to the Logistics Manager on 5th of each month.
    Writing of the Log Team meeting minutes
    Logistics Document Filling
    Reception of purchase files and control of the conformity to ACTED procurement procedures. Report any missing to the Logistics Manager
    Physical filing of the procurement documents in the adequate place.
    Scan every purchase files and save it on the server
    Organize the archive room and insure security/cleanness of it;
    Qualifications for the Logistics Officer Job
    Bachelor degree in purchasing Supply Management or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS, UK) or higher national diploma in store, logistics management or equivalent.
    At least 4 years relevant experience in procurement and logistics management in INGOs.
    Computer literate and with excellent IT Knowledge.
    Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective work relations at all levels,
    Strong people management and leadership skills;
    Excellent communication skills.
    Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
    Experience in providing inputs to proposals and donor reports in procurement and logistics.Demonstrated experience in overall responsibility and accountability for the logistical management of an organization.
    Ability to manage varied workloads, and deal constructively with stress and working long hours.
    Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision, pro-active and a good team-player.
    Being conversant in Somali language will be considered an advantage.
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  • Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Expert Human Resources for Health Specialist

    Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Expert Human Resources for Health Specialist

    Qualifications and Essential Experience: · At least a postgraduate degree in Social Studies or in any other relevant discipline;
    · Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the design, implementation and monitoring of gender and social inclusion-sensitive interventions to address social exclusion in developing countries, including at least five years in development cooperation projects;
    · Demonstrable technical expertise and working knowledge of health sector and community engagement preferably in a conflict or post-conflict environment in Africa
    · Proven track record of technical input in the area of gender mainstreaming in health, community development programs including participatory and innovative methodologies.
    · Ability to lead but also work well with diverse team members, NGOs and governments and other stakeholders
    · Excellent analytical and reporting skills · Excellent command of written and spoken English
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  • Facility Supervisor

    Facility Supervisor

    Facility Supervisor Job Key Tasks and Responsibilities
    Supervise and manage staff at the property
    Supervision of all repairs/renovations as well as supervision of contractors identified.
    On taking over Facility for management, the Facilities Supervisor shall ensure for smooth taking over.
    Contracting and supervision of all repairs and renovations as well as general Repairs and Maintenance.
    Service Contracts and Employment:
    Preparation of Management Reports – The Facility Supervisor will provide monthly, quarterly, half yearly and yearly reports for facility as and when needed.
    Desired Skills
    Proven track of Leadership skills
    Negotiation skills
    Time management skills
    People Management skills
    Qualifications for the Facility Supervisor Job
    At least a first Degree (Bachelors) in business management, Hospitality or any other related field.
    A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar position.