Logistics Officer / Coordinator Jobs – Living Goods (LG)
Job Title: Logistics Officer/Coordinator
Organisation: Living Goods (LG)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Logistics Manager
About US:
Living Goods supports networks of ‘Avon-like’ micro-entrepreneurs who go door-to-door teaching families how to improve their health and wealth while selling affordable, high-impact products like basic medicines, fortified foods, water filters, clean cook stoves, and solar lights. Living Goods seeks nothing less than a disruptive reinvention of distribution in emerging markets, through networks of franchised micro-entrepreneurs who leverage Living Goods’ brand, buying power and mobile marketing tools to deliver vital products at accessible prices to the people who need them most. By combining the best practices from the worlds of micro-enterprise, franchising and public health, Living Goods is creating a fully sustainable system to improve the health, and wealth, of underserved communities.
Job Summary: The Logistics Officer/Coordinator will mainly manage inbound and outbound deliveries to and from central warehouse, implement inventory control processes, monitor proper shipment of inventory items and manage returns.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Inventory Control
- Execute all inventory movement transactions through the inventory management system
- Develop packing and dispatch lists as per distribution plan
- Communicate delivery plans and share dispatch notes with 3rd party warehousing service provider
- Conduct cycle count in parallel with independent counter at Central Warehouse and enter cycle count data in inventory management system
Quality Management: Inspect received items against product requirements and specifications
Reporting: Gather data and complete monthly product dashboard
Shipping & Transportation
- Coordinate between 3rd party service providers for timely shipment of items.
- Share in advance dispatch list to Community Health Manager for prompt feedback.
- Coordinate with branch teams and transporters to arrange for the return of inventory items to central warehouse
Manage HQ POS
- Compile orders from HQ staff for LG products and retrieve stock from central warehouse
- Process sales in point of sales system
- Correctly appropriate product discounts to respective departments to monitor costs
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Living Goods Logistics Officer/Coordinator job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply chain or any other related course
- One to three years of total experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow processes
- Experience with ERP system
Compensation: A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health insurance and bonus opportunity.
NB: Please note that only candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be considered.
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly encouraged to Apply Online at the web link below.
Deadline: 7th April 2019
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