Logistics Manager (Female candidates are encouraged to apply)
All Across Africa (AAA) is a high-volume Handicraft production and export company employing and providing a living wage to thousands of artisans throughout East Africa. AAA Rwanda currently has an opening for a motivated candidate for the position of Rwanda Logistics Manager.
Requirements:
- Be in alignment with vision and direction of AAA leadership.
- Be flexible to adapt to fast paced environment and growing organization and have a willingness to work hard and to do what is necessary to get the job done.
- Ability to think strategically, work creatively, effectively, and in an innovative manner
- Ability to read design specifications and an experience in design or colors will be a plus
- Excellent track record of strong people, system management skills, and an eye for quality
- Minimum 3 years experience managing logistics and inventory
- Business experience – understand the need for delivering on time
- Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (Swahili a plus)
- Solid writing and computer skills (proficiency in all Microsoft Office Programs)
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
Responsibilities:
- Managing and categorizing all product buys and organizing for shipping
- Oversee buying the correct product in the correct quality and quantities as ordered
- Overseeing and preparing the export of products for shipment
- Overseeing and co-ordinating the tagging of products so that they are ready to go straight to market.
- Keep an updated inventory of all products in Rwanda
- Ensure that shipments and products accurately reflect what has been ordered
- Develop an effective system for recording and counting Rwandan products
- Utilise logistics software to optimise procedures
- Bring to the attention of the Manager any important inventory information, such as missing product or low resources.
- Prepare accurate reports for upper management
- Keep track of delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency
- Follow up with the cargo company till the shipments reach their destinations
- Perform related work as assigned
Reporting:
- Submit a written weekly report informing leadership of work completed including successes achieved and challenges faced each week.
Position Benefits:
- Depending on Experience
- Health Insurance Included
- All work-related travel expenses will be paid for.
Instructions for Applying:
- Interested candidates can send their application letter and CV with 3 professional references by using the” Apply for this job” button below before not later than Wednesday, October 13, 2021
- CV & cover letter – Must be in pdf format
