Job Advertisement: Logistics Manager

Who are we?

Red Dot Distribution Limited was established in 2001 in Tanzania and later expanded its establishments to Kenya in 2003 with our Headquarters moving to Kenya in 2019. We are East Africa’s Premier ICT Distribution Company, born out of an ideology to be a native East African Company, with a vision of bridging the digital divide between the Western World and Africa by providing technology solutions and allied services. We do this through the integrity, professionalism and reliability of a highly motivated team, whose long-term pursuit of fostering mutually beneficial relationships is unparalleled.

We have offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi and the UAE – with an additional sales presence in Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and Western Africa. Our success at Red Dot comes from uncompromising focus on vendor relations, customer service, partner training, continuous marketing and efficient logistics.

Job brief

We are looking for a reliable Logistics Manager to be responsible for the overall supply chain management. Logistics Manager responsibilities include organizing and monitoring storage and distribution of goods.

• Planning, Coordinating and managing logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services.
• Manage Inventory
• Directing, optimizing, and coordinating full order cycle
• Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.
• Transportation and supply chain processes.
• Supervision of the warehouse team and liaising with clearing agents

The goal is to manage the entire order cycle so as to enhance business development and ensure sustainability and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle.
• Liaise and negotiate with clearing agents.
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments.
• 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.
• Develop strategies to streamline processes and reduce cost
• Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements.
• Managing budgets
• Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce cost

Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience as a Logistics Manager
• Record of successful distribution and logistics management
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff.
• Proficient in standard logistics software
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• A degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain