About US:
SolarNow is a distribution and finance company that sells high quality solar product and appliances to households and businesses in Uganda. The company started in 2011 and has since opened 36 branches throughout Uganda, employs around 250 people.
Job Summary: The Logistics Manager will be responsible for high actor satisfaction due to optimal communication; and ensuring Standard Operational Procedures compliance by staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Co-ordinate the warehousing, distribution, transportation functions of all inventory in the company.
Create and maintain proper reporting tools that optimise performance of the logistics department.
Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance.
Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
Liaise and negotiate with local suppliers
Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
Arrange and plan out warehouse, catalog goods and plan delivery routes
Resolve any arising problems or complaints from clients both internally and externally
Supervise, coach and train the logistics team
Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
Comply with laws, regulations and OHS & E requirements
Continuously look for improvements to operations
Working proactively with various departments to realize efficiencies and manage expectations
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Logistics Manager job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Transport and Logistics or Supply Chain and other any relevant courses.
Professional Courses in Logistics and Supply Chain Management are an added advantage.
A minimum of five years of proven working experience as a logistics manager.
Demonstrable ability to lead and manage team
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
Having strong communication skills with keen attention to detail
High degree of integrity
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Good personal presentation skills
Ability to make tough decisions even when under pressure
Good commercial and business understanding
Mature personality
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Good team player
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates without passion and energy need not to bother applying.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications to the Human Resource Manager, SolarNow Uganda Services via e-mail, recruitmentug@solarnow.eu, including their updated CVs (no other documents).
Deadline: 17th February 2017