Logistics Officer - Site Based-Vacancy

Job Title: Logistics Officer - Site Based
 

Line Manager: Construction Manager

Job Summary: The logistics officer (LO) needs to ensure the right products are delivered to the right location, on time and at a good cost. 

The LO is involved in transportation, stock control, warehousing and monitoring the flow of goods from the supplier to the relevant destination. 

The LO needs to understand the whole supply chain and ensure they co-ordinate it effectively and liaising with all relevant staff, company managers and camp managers.

Due to the nature of the job, the LO may need to work out of normal hours.

Key Duties and Tasks:

• To receive, organize safe and efficient storage and efficient distribution of goods.
• Ensure all goods are appropriately packed and safely loaded onto supply trucks.
• Write up accurate packing lists and delivery notes which are to be sent ahead to site.
• Ensure that all paperwork for the receipt and delivery of goods have appropriate authorizations and signatures.
• Coordinate drivers, vehicles, loads and journeys to ensure efficiency and value for money/cost effective.
• Anticipate requirements and ensure sufficient transport, seeking approval for hiring of additional vehicles, as and when needed.
• Ensure that security procedures for escort in Northern Kenya are adhered to; all drivers (staff and hired) follow the security procedures if necessary
• Make sure that all vehicles, owned and hired conform to “pre-inspection check”, before being packed.
• Writing journey management plans and ensure all staff are up to date.
• Participate in a planning, risk assessment and evaluation of the supply and delivery management system.
• Review the vehicle tracking system and produce weekly reports. 
• Checking weekly delivery schedules.
• Participate in developing contingency and emergency plans.
• Preparing paperwork for regulatory bodies and ensure that AFEX conforms to legal requirements.
• Ensure vehicles are road worthy; check in for routine service and maintenance; keeping logs and records of journeys and repairs.
• Constant review of the transport system to improve our delivery and vehicle management.
• To understand the AFEX requirement for QHSE in the workplace including employee and team responsibilities, to ensure continuous adherence to QHSE policies, procedures and work instructions and to proactively promote a quality, health and safety approach in all areas of your work.
• Check and receive goods at site and log into company asset management systems

Skills & Competencies:

• Communicating
• Team working
• Dilligent and meticulous
• Problem solving
• Prioritizing and self-motivation
• Delivering accurate timely results with attention to detail
• Computer literate

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Transport management
• Diploma in Purchasing and supply chain Management will be an advantage
• 2 years regional logistics experience
• Inter-regional logistics will be an advantage.
• IT proficiency

To apply, send your CV only to careers@afexgroup.com before 1st November 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.