Logistics Company Operation Intern Job in Kenya

May 21, 2017

An established and growing international courier and logistics company is looking to hire a resourceful Operation Intern to join their team.

Job Summary: The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting in ensuring proper and smooth day to day running of all operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Liaising directly with clients as well as suppliers at the airport on major shipments.


• Learning on the business: processes and procedures that need to be followed.


• Coordinate shipments with carriers. Arrange equipment, loading/unloading scheduling and requirements.


• Ensuring the purchase invoices are correct and passed to appropriate department for processing.


• Liaising with customs officials at the airport, times tower on issues arising.


• Ensuring timely preparations of the IDF’s


• Liaising with customer service on POD confirmations of shipments.


• Maintain and file all records in accordance with company procedure.


• Input of data in the system and updating on the same.


• Conduct online service surveys on existing clients.


• Keep abreast of competitor activity and recommend any necessary tactical action.


• Any other duties assigned.

Key Requirements and Skills

• Education/Experience - University Degree in Business Administration, Procurement /supply chain, logistics or relevant field. One year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.


• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.


• Team Work - Gives and welcomes feedback.


• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.


• Ethics - Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically.


• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.


• Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions.


• Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure.


• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.


• Computer Skills: A must.

Compensation: 15,000 Monthly salary.
 

Location: The role holder will be based on Mombasa Road, Nairobi.
 

Deadline: Interested parties should send their online applications on or before 25th May 2017
 

Correspondence: Applications and detailed CV to be submitted online at http://goo.gl/T8sryH

Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.