Logistics Associate Job in Nairobi, Kenya

PowerGen

Renewable Energy
 

Position: Logistics Associate
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Start

Date: Immediate

PowerGen Renewable Energy is a micro-grid developer, implementer, and operator

in East Africa, reshaping the prevailing rural electrification model in the

region.  

PowerGen

is creating an African energy system that utilizes clean, renewable energy and

smarter grids to deliver power to all. 

PowerGen

is hiring a Logistics Associate to assist in the deployment of micro-grids

throughout the region. If you want to be at the backbone of a fast-growing

renewable energy organization in East Africa, this job is for you. 
 

As

Logistics Associate you will be a member of the Power Assets team. 

You

will report to the VP of Power Assets and work closely with the Power Assets

team to cover one of the team’s key responsibilities of ensuring that assets

are deployed efficiently. 

A

significant component of the job requires utilization of PowerGen’s ERP system

(NetSuite) to coordinate logistics. 

What You’ll Make Happen:

• Establish
  
  and manage relationships with clearing agents and companies to ensure that
  
  PowerGen can import and export equipment efficiently.


• Ensure
  
  company compliance with import and export tax laws in the movement of
  
  goods and, more importantly, benefits from tax exemptions on renewable
  
  energy equipment.


• Coordinate
  
  export inspection by quality standards bodies like SGS, TBS and KEBS to
  
  ensure that the company’s products meet all shipping requirements.


• Manage
  
  a database of all import and export documentation.


• Affirm
  
  that all imports and exports are properly packed prior to shipping and
  
  monitor the movement of goods to prevent any damage.


• Act
  
  as lead expert on logistics input, movement and tracking in NetSuite.


• Coordinate
  
  the loading and offloading of shipments being shipped to the Arusha office
  
  or being deployed on site.


• Lead
  
  the entire shipping process by tracking and providing updates on the
  
  movement of imports and exports from origin to destination using a
  
  logistics dashboard.



• Manage
  
  logistics costs by preparing budgets, obtaining quotes, processing
  
  payments, performing costs assessments and tracking all logistics costs.


• Schedule
  
  projects with input from the Procurement, Installation, Grid Development
  
  & Grid Operations teams.


• Ensure
  
  that the company’s fleet is available, dependable and safe at all times.


• Schedule
  
  and track the fleet’s usage and maintenance costs.


• Prepare
  
  weekly updates for the team and monthly logistics reports summarizing all
  
  activities.

• A
  
  fast-paced environment where constant change is the norm and individual
  
  initiative-taking is encouraged


• Having
  
  autonomy to implement your creative solutions – not just coming up with
  
  ideas, but possessing the commitment and skill to implement them


• Opportunity
  
  to grow and develop a passionate and committed team


• Passion
  
  for organization, details, and precision in all you do

• At
  
  least 2-4 years’ work experience in logistics


• Relevant
  
  university degree in business management and logistics or related field


• Experience
  
  in building and developing the capacity of logistics through the use of
  
  training, performance management framework and development plans


• Practice
  
  in report compilation and analysis


• Work
  
  exposure to an early-stage, rapidly growing company


• Excellent
  
  interpersonal skills and communication skills, both verbal and written


• Advanced
  
  proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel


• Fluency
  
  in English and Swahili


• Practiced
  
  flexibility to lend a hand wherever needed


• Enthusiasm
  
  in working for the field of renewable energy!

Benefits

and Compensation

 
A competitive package including annual compensation, performance bonuses,

health insurance, professional development and team building events. 

And

you’ll be working with a dynamic team of brilliant people passionate about electrifying

East Africa!

 
Please send resume, cover letter and any questions to careers@powergen-re.com

stating Logistics Associate in the subject of the email.

More can be learned about PowerGen at www.powergen-re.com.