Description

Logistics Officer

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Experience5 – 6 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Logistics 

Key Responsibilities / Duties/ Tasks

  • Maintaining a fleet inventory of all vehicles and motor cycles owned by the company, including their make and model, purchase date, current mileage, and any outstanding repairs that need to be made.
  • Ensuring that all company vehicles are timely insured.
  • Reporting vehicle accidents or other incidents involving company vehicles to insurance companies and the police departments as appropriate
  • Coordinating with insurance companies to file claims for damaged vehicles
  • Assigning routes to drivers based on work plan and
  • Communicating with other departments to ensure that drivers have accurate information about their routes
  • Keeping track of the mileage and fuel consumption of the vehicles and generating weekly and monthly reports for the same.
  • Overseeing maintenance schedules and make sure that all fleet are ready to go when
  • Participating in training current drivers and riders on safety protocols and best practices
  • Ensuring that company policies are followed regarding vehicle maintenance, accident prevention, fuel procedures, and other driving practices so as to reduce costs and increase efficiency
  • Ensuring that the vehicles are regularly serviced and repaired, and that they are clean and in good working condition
  • Maintaining safety standards for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians
  • Provide quaterly report on the status of all vehicles and their condition
  • Ensure all vehicles have valid permits/licenses.
  • Conducting regular safety inspections of vehicles to ensure that they are in good working order.
  • Establishing procedures for employee performance
  • Reviewing safety reports to identify opportunities for
  • Training new employees on safety procedures and company policies
  • Perform any other assignments as assigned by supervisor

Education Qualifications

Academic Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain or logistics management or any other related field

Professional Qualification:

  • Business related course certificate or a related qualification in the field

Other required qualifications (unique/job specific):

  • At least 5-6 yearsʼ experience in a similar role
  • Certificate in Automotive/Motor Vehicle
  • Minimum C (medium track) driving qualifications and
  • Experience in fleet
  • Time management skills
  • Integrity & Accountability.

Functional Skills:

  • Community engagement
  • Communication skills
  • Relationship management
  • Cultural awareness
  • Ethical practice

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Outspoken and assertive
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Attention to detail
  • People oriented
  • Exemplary negotiating skills
  • Adaptability to change
  • Persistent and proactive

Method of Application

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization, all interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to [email protected] with a clear subject line “Logistics Officer”. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should reach us no later than 3rd March 2024. 

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