Logistics & Distribution Officer Job Vacancy in Ruiru, Kenya

Job Title: Logistics & Distribution Officer
 

Job Type: Full-time
 

Location: Thika Road, (Ruiru By-Pass)
 

Salary: Ksh 35,000 – 50,000
 

Our Company, whose core business is the international trade of frozen products, beverages and fast moving consumer goods seeks to recruit a Logistics & Distribution officer to organise the storage and distribution of our goods and products in Kenya and Regionally.

Responsibilities
 

 

As a logistics and distribution Officer you’ll need to:

• use IT systems to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs;


• use associated information systems to coordinate and control the order cycle;


• use data from IT systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvements;


• allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs;


• manage staff;


• liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers;


• develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions;


• understand, work with and possibly help to develop e-commerce;


• Continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures.

You may also be required to:

• implement health and safety procedures


• manage staff training issues;


• motivate other members of the team;


• project manage;


• set objectives;


• plan projects;


• work on new supply strategies;


• plan vehicle routes;


• use specialist knowledge, such as mechanical-handling systems, to provide consultancy services.

Requirements

• Degree or Higher Diploma in logistics/ operations/Transport Management or equivalent


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG( MILK) or transport industry


• Minimum 5 years in Logistics Management in a milk processing plant will be an added advantage


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What to expect:

The working environment ranges from the office to the warehouse or shop floor, and dress standards reflect this. Office wear is most usual.

This industry is fast moving and work may be stressful.

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to hr.europeanfoodsafricaltd@gmail.com  by 10th November, 2015 stating their current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.