Job Opportunities at Virtual HR - 2 Positions

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Logistics Supervisor will oversee the transportation of products from one location to another. To do so, they will arrange product pickups, deliveries and route drivers accordingly

Logistics Supervisor Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that goods are delivered in a timely manner and that inventory levels are sufficiently maintained
  Build Relationships with Vendors
• Communicate with supervisors, customs brokers, sales forces and customers. They must ensure that all parties are working together to guarantee that goods are packed, sent and delivered in a timely manner.
• Maintain Warehouse Inventory. They are responsible for re-ordering product as needed to maintain sufficient inventory levels.
• Study client or customer needs and manage inventory based on these needs. This often includes analyzing product orders to research the need for keeping certain items in stock.
• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process transportations
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements

Qualifications for the Logistics Supervisor Job

• A holder of a Degree/Diploma in Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Above 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Effective communication skills – both oral and written
• Membership to a professional body is an added advantage
• Highly developed teamwork skills – ability to work with others and embrace team work
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches and departmental contribution – commitment to continuous learning
• Computer Skills –Purchasing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

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Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Stock Controller is responsible for maintaining the stock levels within the budget set by the business and sustain store standards

Stock Controller Job Responsibilities

• Ensure all inventory and stock management systems are accurately maintained within the agreed parameters and in a timely manner
• Manage a defined area in the stores which include damaged and un-saleable goods
• Route mapping for the drivers to ensure effective delivery
• Effectively coordinate with other team members on ordering process, communicating in advance available and unavailable stocks
• Observe correct stock receiving protocols at the point of delivering goods and when receiving goods from suppliers
• Maintain the store room and the allocation of space for stock
• Consistently deliver customer service in accordance with our customer service standards and complete all necessary stock takes weekly
• Maintain good working relationships with your Manager and your peers
• Weekly stock takes and reconciliations, send daily stock issues/ receipt to Accountant
• Advise on stock- outs a week in advance and communicate for LPO Processing
• Ensure order – processing procedures are strictly followed
• Manage KRA Stickers for the goods in the store
• Supervise goods in and out process

Qualifications for the Stock Controller Job

• A holder of a Degree/Diploma in Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• More than 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Computer Skills –Purchasing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
• Effective communication skills – both oral and written
• Highly developed teamwork skills – ability to work with others and embrace team work
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches and departmental contribution – commitment to continuous learning