Area Distribution and Logistics Support Assistant at Apollo Agriculture

About the role:

Apollo Agriculture is seeking experienced and talented individuals to take up the Area Distribution & Logistics Support Assistant position in the Logistics & Distribution Department. The Area Distribution & Logistics Support Assistant will be based at the Apollo Warehouse in Trans Nzoia. The Assistant will report directly to the Logistics and Distribution Associate. This is a contract position running up until June 2021.

What you will do:

• Distribution partners recruitment, onboarding and continuous training.
• On-ground logistics support for Apollo field activities.
• Distribution channel relationship management to include stocking & technical support for Apollo partners.
• On-ground escalations resolution for Apollo Teams.
• Apollo & other partners connector.
• On the ground insights on channel development and overall processes improvements.
• Improving brand visibility via the channel.
• Other channels explorations and testing.

You:

• Being a resident of Trans Nzoia is an added advantage
• Have 1-2 years’ experience in distribution/channel management.
• Have experience in a fast paced start-up environment (added advantage). 
• Possess a related University Degree qualification from an accredited institution.
• Have heart and grit!
• Can establish priorities and multi-task.
• Are analytical, computer literate, proactive and team player.
• Are a self starter and someone who takes initiative.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and Email.
• Have strong work ethic – will be responsible for Specific areas.
• Have integrity – you will bear personal responsibility for your area of operation.
• Possess working knowledge of an inventory management software (e.g. ERP)
• Have the ability to accurately track inventory and create reports
• Have an analytical mind with strong math skills.
• Possess excellent organisational and planning skills
• Have outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Have at least 3 able and willing guarantors.
• Possess a certificate of good conduct certified by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

We:

• Are a collaborative team of smart and ambitious people who are dedicated to serving our customers.
• Make magic happen to solve hard problems and always come with solutions when challenges arise.
• Are comfortable taking risks that can result in radical scale, and understand that failures are opportunities to learn and improve.
• Are considerate listeners and take the time to deeply understand and seek out ideas from the people around us, even when we disagree.
• Offer a dynamic environment that fosters talent, collaboration and growth.
• Take pride in our work and share the responsibility to see it through from conception to deployment.
• Value autonomy, honesty, transparency, and respect.