Stores and Logistics Coordinator-. People Performance Group

People Performance Group

Logistics

uganda - kampala/Busunju full-time Closing date - 14/11/2019

Job Summary

Minimum qualification: Bachelors degree

Minimum years of experience: 2

Required languages: English

Required IT skills: MS Office


Job Description

Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

Location Busunju/Kampala

Job Purpose.

The role oversees the movement, distribution and storage of final products for JESA Farm Dairy Ltd to ensure the safe and efficient custody of company inventory and to ensure that customers get goods on time.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Planning

  • Develop logistical plans for current operations and logistics contingency plans.
  • Assist in the processing and preparation of annual budgets; scheduling expenditures; analysing variances and initiating corrective actions.
  • Develop and execute tools and methodologies to enable effective implementation of logistic plans.
  • scheduling expenditures; analysing variances; initiating corrective actions.
  • Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization
  • Develop route plans

Stock and inventory management

  • Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
  • Track all dispatched items to ensure that they reach their final destinations and also track the incoming goods to ensure timely delivery
  • Ensure maintenance of adequate stock levels to prevent product stock outs and expiries for finished products
  • Manage the stock movement process for and finished goods
  • Ensure maintenance of adequate internal controls over inventory and other company assets
  • Ensure traceability of final product is visible

Warehouse Management

Plan for adequate space allocation of products and ensure that the warehouse meets the hygiene health and safety workplace standards and is operated in compliance with our safety and security procedures.

People management

  • Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
  • Together with HR, assist with Recruitment and selection for the department.
  • Responsible for the orientation, coaching and motivation of supervised staff including dispatch officers, store keepers, and drivers.

Coordination

Coordinate with other departments like production, procurement, Quality and sales to ensure smooth operations

Fleet Management

  • Inspect and ensure that all company fleet is in good condition as per the law
  • Schedule repair and maintenance of fleet routinely
  • Maintain all statutory and legal records for the fleet i.e. log books, Insurance etc
  • Assess and recommend to management procurement or disposal of vehicles as a need arises.
  • Ensure that the company’s vehicle policy is followed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A degree in procurement, supply chain and logistics management or stores management any other business-related field.

• Knowledge in computer operation in packages such as Microsoft office packages and other related software applications.

• Application of supply chain management techniques e.g. re-order levels, ABC or Pareto Analysis, FIFO.

• Skills in inventory management.

• Good writing and reporting skills

• Team player.

Employee status

• Full time employee

Requirements Training and Experience

  • At least 2 – 3 years of experience in a stores, warehouse, or inventory control function.
  • Degree Procurement and logistics or supply Chain Management or a related field
  • Experience working in a food and beverage of FMG company will be an added advantage

 

 

 


How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. Applications may not exceed 2MBs. Email: application@ppg.co.ug While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

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