Logistics Manager at BBOXX

Reports to: Managing Director

Location: Distribution Centre (Kisumu)

Purpose: The Logistics and Repair Manager is responsible for overseeing all the Distribution Centre processes and managing the people responsible, namely Repair Technicians and Logistics Officers.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all shipments arriving in the country
• Manage all stocks moves and levels within the country
• Ensure the distribution centre is organised and working efficiently
• Provide oversight on technical repairs and refurbishment department
• Manage and coach repairs technicians and logistics officers
• Report to MD and department heads with KPIs
• Ensure weekly reports and documentation are achieved reliably

Description of tasks:

• Speaking with the China company to organise relevant shipping documents
• Liaising with the China company to ease our import process
• Working with the clearing agents to manage customs clearance
• Handle tax exemption requests
• Ensure efficient clearing process
• Monitor stock movements between warehouse and shops
• Organise inter-company orders
• Ensure shops continuously have the correct stock
• Organise delivery of stock to shops to maintain stock levels
• Maintain strong 5S warehouse management principles
• Encourage 5S principles and other best stock practices throughout the business
• Assist with product support investigations
• Report on all product issues
• Suggesting improvement to the refurbishment and stock management processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics Procurement/ Supply Chain Management or related field
• At least 5 years’ experience in supply chain /Warehouse/Logistics role in a busy work environment
• Strong analytical, communication, decision making and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• A dynamic and positive attitude, excellent organization, coordination and planning skills