1.Branch Logistics Manager
Branch Logistics Manager- Kayonza
About Us:
Wasoko is transforming communities across Africa by revolutionizing access to essential goods and services. By connecting small merchants to the digital economy, we fix inefficient supply chains and provide services previously unavailable to informal businesses. Wasoko aims to provide everything a retailer needs, no wholesalers or banks necessary.
Thousands of retailers across East and West Africa use Wasoko’s mobile ordering and delivery platform to receive the goods they need as quickly and cheaply as possible while also accessing growth financing for the first time. We’re looking to grow our team with highly talented and motivated employees who are excited to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment.
Role: Branch Logistics Manager,
Wasoko is searching for a Branch Logistics Manager to be based at the branch. They will undertake all aspects of a warehouse manager for Wasoko in the branch. The primary goal of this position is to monitor and optimize inventory in the warehouse.
Location: Kayonza, Rwanda
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the supervision and management of branch level warehouse team
- Responsible for the development and compliance of agreed-upon warehouse standard operating procedures across all warehouse functions (eg. loading, stock reconciliation, cash reconciliation, storage, stock counts)
- Responsible for the management of inventory across all branches. Ensuring each branch is not over/under- stocking on any SKU.
- Responsible for managing the communication flow between branch level warehouse managers and Kenya finance team with regards to timely payment for LPOs.
- Responsible for managing the communication flow between branch level warehouse managers and Supplier procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of requested LPOs.
- Responsible for the tracking and reporting of branch level agent shorts, inventory, and LPOs
- Responsible for the development of branch-level warehouse team budgets (eg. budget for additional personnel, storage capacity, parking capacity, offloading capacity, stock forecasting)
Requirements:
- Proven work experience as a warehouse manager for 2-3 years in FMCG industry
- Deep knowledge of and proven track record implementing Good Warehouse Practices (Housekeeping, bin management etc)
- First-hand experience with robust inventory management systems e.g. SAGE, SAP B1, Pastel, etc
- Demonstrate know how on best practices on master data clean up, goods receipt / issue, landed cost calculation, and stock reconciliation
- Proven ability to implement processes and improvement initiatives
- Qualification in logistics or management
- Leadership skills and ability to manage staff
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Keen to details especially in interpreting supply chain numbers.
Application:
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a brief statement of interest to
careers@sokowatch.com clearly indicating ‘Branch Logistics Manager-Kayonza’ on the subject line Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
The deadline:24th February 2022.
2.Dispatch Lead
Dispatch Lead- Kayonza
About Us:
Wasoko is transforming communities across Africa by revolutionizing access to essential goods and services. By connecting small merchants to the digital economy, we fix inefficient supply chains and provide services previously unavailable to informal businesses. Wasoko aims to provide everything a retailer needs, no wholesalers or banks necessary.
Thousands of retailers across East and West Africa use Wasoko’s mobile ordering and delivery platform to receive the goods they need as quickly and cheaply as possible while also accessing growth financing for the first time. We’re looking to grow our team with highly talented and motivated employees who are excited to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment.
Location; Kayonza, Rwanda
Role; to primarily focus on customer service – fulfillment and asset care
Responsibilities;
- Maintain an up to date record of all the assets assigned, mileage on fueling and service, next inspection and insurance dates, and new or spare tyre change dates
- Ensure efficiency in fueling process
- Set up maintenance scheduled by ensuring routine maintenance, servicing, and minimal uptime during break downs
- Carry out frequent drivers training on road safety measures, defensive driving, fueling requirements and overall vehicles hygiene
- Manages accident reports and provides details based on RCA.
- Assign vehicles to the drivers
- Make sure vehicles are always ready and available to meet orders by scheduling and monitoring current trends in customer coverage
- Ensure vehicles and drivers compliance with government regulations
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience in a logistics role,
- Detail oriented and good problem-solving skills
- They should have exceptional analytical abilities and organizational skills.
- They need to be knowledgeable in computer applications.-(A Must)
Application:
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a brief statement of interest to careers@sokowatch.com clearly indicating ‘Dispatch Lead –Kayonza’ on the subject line . Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
The deadline:24th February 2022.
