Logistics Manager, Agritech at Standard Chartered Bank Kenya

Role Responsibilities 

The Logistics Manager will be responsible for

• Supporting Agritech business model in managing all supply chain management duties including managing the carriers, researching shipping methods, assessing budgets, and organizing storage.
• Organising the storage and distribution of goods, to ensure that the right products are delivered to the right location on time and at a good cost.
• The role will require involvement in transportation, stock control and monitoring the flow of goods from a pack house facility.
• Understanding the whole supply chain for Agritech business will be an important aspect of the role as the Logistics Manager role will require effective coordination and be the liaison with Agritech’s suppliers and offtakers.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail to oversee daily operations and logistics employees. In addition to having excellent organizational skills, the prospective candidate should also possess an in-depth knowledge of logistics and inventory systems.

Strategy

• Assist the Venture Lead/CEO and Agritech Senior Management Team to set and implement the vision, strategy, direction and leadership in support of the Venture’s strategic direction and growth aspirations
• Support the Venture Lead/CEO and Senior Management Team to promote a culture and practice of compliance to Standard Chartered bank’s Group Code of Conduct with outcomes in Fair treatment for Agritech’s Customers and  effective Markets by endeavoring to operate Agritech’s market activities with honesty, transparency and integrity
• Establish close links with the various market players, build partnerships to increase Agritech’s offerings in the market.

Business

• Use IT systems to manage stock delivery times and transport costs.
• Research ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers.
• Use associated information systems to coordinate and control the order cycle
• Use data from IT systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvements
• Manage the logistics team and assign responsibilities based on the work available.
• Plan and monitor inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Supervise logistics to and fro the pack house facility, transportation, and customer services.
• Organize the fulfilment centre deliveries, label goods, plot routes, and process shipments.
• Respond to any issues or complaints.
• Work with other Agritech units to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
• Evaluate budgets and expenditures.
• Update and evaluate metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.
• Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and Supply Chain requirements.

People and Talent

• Lead through example and build an ethical leadership culture in the organisation. Set appropriate tone and expectations and work in collaboration other unit heads to deliver for Agritech.
• Promote and embed a culture of openness, trust and risk awareness, where ethical, legal, regulatory and policy compliant conduct is the norm.

Risk Management

• Take personal responsibility for understanding the risk and compliance requirements of the role.
• Understand and comply with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws and regulations, including those governing anti-money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions; the Group’s policies and procedures; and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk and compliance matters.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by Agritech’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, country regulations and guidelines.
• Lead the Agritech Kenya to achieve the outcomes set out in the company’s Conduct Principles: Fair Outcomes for Clients and Effective Market practice.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key Stakeholders

• Venture Lead, CEO AGRITECH Kenya
• AGRITECH Commercial Lead
• AGRITECH Head of Operations
• AGRITECH Customer Service Officers
• AGRITECH External vendors

Our Ideal Candidate 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain, or relevant field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of the Fresh produce value chain industry.
• Solid understanding of logistics and inventory management software.
• Outstanding analytical, problem solving and organizational abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team, as well as manage people.
• Good time management ability
• The ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions
• Commercial awareness and numeracy skills