Assistant Manager - Logistics and Distribution at Tuskys

Job Description

Supply chain activities ensuring that all warehouse operations run smoothly as well as transport of goods to the various branches.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Assist in the senior Manager Logistics and Distribution formulating, implementing and maintaining sound logistics and supply policies, procedures and systems to ensure smooth running of the operations;
• Developing a vehicles’ delivery schedule to transport goods to and from branches;
• Monitoring vehicle movement and advise on availability of pickups / delivery;
• Overseeing vehicles’ maintenance and repairs;
• Manage the work schedule of the drivers and transport assistants.
• To ensure appropriate procedures are in place to enable effective transport of goods to branches
• Oversee overall delivery of goods to the warehouse and dispatch of goods from the warehouse.
• Avail vehicles for deliveries ensuring deliveries are loaded properly and on time to avoid damages.
• Monitor and assist in loading and offloading of merchandise and supervision of supply chain clerks in the day-to-day operation of the distribution function of the DC.

Person Specifications

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a relevant field

Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration

Experience

• 5 years’ experience, 2 of which must have been in a similar capacity
• Prior experience in managing a functional level in a large organization/busy environment.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Team player and strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines