Senior Logistics Manager Job in Kenya

A Leading Trading Company requires a suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill up the following position:

Senior Logistics Manager

The position requires a dynamic and energetic candidate prepared to take on a challenging job in the Logistics field.

The ideal person must have a good understanding of shipping schedules (All major Ports). 

In addition, the person must be a team player with sound leadership & effective communication skills.

Professional Experience

The suitable candidate should be competent in the following;

• Comprehensive understanding of Contract Law and Standard Transport Terms and Conditions.
• Planning and Supply Chain management experience.
• Excellent of knowledge of Excel and related specialist logistics software.
• Ability to manage a number of projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Knowledge of importing/Exporting and forwarding.
• Proficient with SAP and ERP systems.
• Extensive knowledge of the freight and transport industries.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain all record keeping of domestic and international transportation documentation for export/import activity.
• Establish operational procedures to verify incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Prepare export documentation for the international movement of goods, (e.g. commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, SLIs) to meet export documentation requirements
• Driving and Coordinating operations activities to achieve operation excellence
• Train shipping department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues
• Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping
• Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers
• Identifying & delivering operational cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives
• Negotiating the services of 3rd party carriers, couriers and haulage companies.
• Supporting other departments within the company
• Understanding of the Inco terms and export/import regulations

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Operations Management, or International Trade
• 8-10 years of export/import compliance experience
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills
• Excellent communication skills – written, oral, reading and understanding of both Kiswahili and English Language. Knowledge of a foreign language will be an added advantage.

If your background, experience and competence, match the given specifications, please send your application & detailed curriculum vitae to: info@nal-ltd.com to be received not later than 7th November 2012.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.