Operations & Logistics Manager - Distribution Company at Corporate Staffing

Our Client is a medium sized company based in Nairobi that imports and distributes a wide range of pesticides to farmers and farms in Kenya.  They seek to hire an efficient, competent and reliable Operations manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational systems, processes and policies in support of the business including reporting, information flow and management, business processes and planning.
• Daily running of operations and people management
• Fleet management and quality control including maintenance of vehicles
• Fleet performance and oversight
• Reviewing and Managing Budgets
• Manage relationships with 3^rd party service providers
• Co-ordination and management of field staff and activities
• Oversee custom clearance for imported products
• Ensure logistics team follows stock control policies and processes
• Develop and implement a business strategy so that both execution and KPIs are effectively managed and well accomplished.
• Continuously evaluating operational processes to enhance the efficiency and quality of deliverables
• Ensure the effective monitoring, control and support of service delivery, ensuring best practice systems, methodologies and procedures are followed by the teams

Qualifications

• A Degree in any business related field preferably Logistics or Operations Management.
• 5-7 years’ experience in operations or logistics management
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and honesty.
• Excellent people management and supervisory skills, open to directives and commitment to get the job done efficiently.
• Past experience in operations management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with strong organizational and coordination skills; able to effectively establish optimal work schedules
• Analytical, factual, and ability to look at situations from several points of view.
• Able to drive initiatives and implement best practices in operations management