Logistics & Operations Manager Job in Kenya

Our client is looking for an experienced Operations Manager in the logistics industry, to lead their team.

He/she will be responsible for overseeing the smooth operation of courier work and identifying areas of potential operational improvements.

The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years’ experience as an operations manager and proven experience of managing a warehousing and logistics operation.

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
• Minimum of 5 years as an Operations Manager in the logistics industry
• Proven experience of managing a warehousing and logistics operation within a busy environment
• Relevant Health and Safety knowledge
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to deliver first-class business solutions
• Able to motivate, organize and encourage individual and team performance to ensure targets are met
• Leads by example and efficiently deals with all people management issues
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, strong attention to detail
• Numerate, analytical and IT literate with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Can professionally respond to and deal with customer communication, by email and telephone
• Honest, reliable and personable team player willing to ‘pitch in’ as required
• Confident and highly competent in liaising with customers, suppliers and couriers

Responsibilities

• Optimize all processes with a focus on continuous improvement
• Manage individual and team performance, identifying and addressing staff development needs
• Ensure appropriate manning levels and core competencies are in line with business needs
• Plan the production and despatch of goods in a cost-effective and timely manner
• Effectively plan to warehouse to optimize space availability, ensuring safe storage
• Follow relevant KPI’s and implement a process of measurement, review, and reporting
• Drive efficiencies and cost-down initiatives with key suppliers
• Negotiate and maintain relationships with couriers and freight forwarders
• Manage and maintain legal requirements regarding health and safety at all time

Required Skills

• Key performance indicators, Operative management, Courier service (postal), Logistics planning and management, Logistics information systems, Warehouse management

RequiredEducation

• Bachelor’s degree

How to Apply

If you qualify,Kindly send your CV only to vacancies@jantakenya.com by 24th Feb 2020 indicating ‘Logistics & Operations Manager’ on the subject line.