Logistics Assistant at R4Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Arrange Outgoing Shipments
• From preparing packing lists to physically packaging outgoing material, a Logistics Assistant is involved throughout the shipping process. They review and compare transportation costs from different vendors, ensure that the outgoing shipment is accurate and well packaged, track shipments and ensure delivery.
• Process Incoming Shipments
• Another main responsibility of a Logistics Assistant is to receive incoming materials. In this role, Logistics Assistants compare what has been shipped with the shipment order, ensure that the materials are in good condition, stock the materials in the warehouse and file all corresponding documentation.
• Manage Warehouse Inventory
• It is crucial that warehouses maintain an adequate supply of shipping materials and this duty falls to the Logistics Assistant. He/she conducts a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly inventory of supplies and places orders with vendors as needed.
• Overseeing shipment of materials: Keeping track of shipment packing, transportation mode, cost of shipment, arrival time and other important factors in the shipping process
• Maintaining supply inventory: Processing reports addressing inventory levels and needs on a regular basis
• Managing paper and electronic files: Generating and maintaining files of orders, invoices, packing lists, returns and other important shipping and receiving documentation

• At least 3 years relevant working experience in a similar position/ industry
• A bachelor’s degree/diploma in Purchasing supplies/logistics/procurement
• Currently residing in Mombasa

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Detailed-oriented problem solvers who work well in a team environment 
• Skill to work independently as needed. 
• Above-average organizational, troubleshooting and basic computer skills are also essential to this role.