Supermarket Chain Supply Chain Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya February 2014
We partner with both local and international clients to source for best talent in a number of Specialized and generalist areas.
Our client, is one of the largest and fastest growing Supermarket Chains Headquartered in Kenya, with presence East Africa with a turnover of US$0.5bn (Kshs. 40billion).
As a result of restructuring within the organisation in order to better prepare the organisation to tap the emerging opportunities in retail, new positions have emerged.
In line with their growth and expansion plan they are sourcing for talented, passionate, self driven and energetic professionals looking to develop and enhance their career to take up the following position:-
Supply Chain Officer
The incumbent Supply Chain Officer’s scope of the work is execution and monitoring and ensuring optimal operation and improving on time delivery and minimizing logistics costs.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Running daily operations for direct order, marine shipments and documentations in order to make sure timely shipment and meet the internal customer’s expectation
- Documentation management by communicating 3rd parties and HQ for on time documents delivery to avoid any extra costs or charges
- System management (material movement, closing orders, reconciling the physicals & systems)
- Daily, weekly and monthly reporting for all performance for different kind deliveries and reporting the shipping line performance to related parties.
- Ensure logistics policies and procedures are followed, monitor operations and report deviations
- Customer relationship management
- Maintain accurate, quality and reliable data
Qualifications, Experience and knowledge:
- University degree in a related field
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Shipping/Logistic Management
- Excellent Command of English both written and spoken
- Excellent knowledge of logistics operations and strategy
- Prior experience in logistics systems and presentation
How to apply:
Send your application including a covering letter that demonstrates why you are the best candidate for this position, a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email and Skype address, and the names of three professional referees.
Applications will only be accepted if received via email recruitment@artemiske.com