Logistics Assistant at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Gap Recruitment Services Limited is a leading recruitment firm in Kenya where International and local companies find just the right fit talent.

 

Logistics Assistant

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLogistics 

Job Purpose:

  • Our client, a leader in the automotive batteries, solar energy, energy storage, and water heating solutions industry is seeking to hire a vibrant logistics assistant who will support the logistics or supply chain team in managing the movement and storage of goods and materials. The logistics Assistant will also be tasked with procuring quality goods and services for the organization at competitive prices and fast track purchasing cycle as per the company policy within the agreed timelines.
  • The ideal candidate should have expertise in both local and overseas procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review purchase requests and source for quotations based on approved specs, negotiate and share price comparison for decision making.
  • Pre-qualify all in-market/local suppliers in-line with the organizations prequalification criteria and maintain updated records.
  • Receive proforma invoices for imported goods, process purchase orders and apply for IDFs and marine covers.
  • Track the supply status of on ongoing orders and regularly update the commercial teams on expected delivery dates.
  • Maintain correspondence with the foreign suppliers and forwarding/clearing agents to fast-track receipt of original documents and clearance of imported goods within the port and shipping line free days.
  • Track and manage timely handover of port clearance documents & invoices to the finance team for costing and payments.
  • Track and report monthly on procurement savings.
  • Track and report quarterly of purchase price movements on in-market/local purchases.
  • Champion departmental kaizen processes.

Key Results:

  • Timely conversion of purchase requisitions to fully approved Point of Sale within 4 working days.
  • Weekly supply status report on all open purchase orders.
  • Monthly Lead time tracking report.
  • Timely submission of original importation invoices to finance for costing-within 24hours from goods receipt.
  • Monthly Procurement savings report.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelors degree, in Purchasing and Supply management, Logistics or Business Administration or related field.
  • 3 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Knowledge of an ERP system will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to work with diverse teams as a team player.
  • Outgoing personality and demonstrated passion for customers.

Competences:

  • Strong understanding of the supply chain process.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Technical knowledge and understanding of integrated software systems.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with vendors, government agencies and other supply chain team members
  • Attention to detail and ability to focus on numbers for long periods.
  • Sound judgment using available data.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Gap Recruitment Services Limited on www.careers-page.com to apply

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Deputy Director Public Works at Turkana County Government

Turkana is the 2nd largest county in Kenya 77,000 sq.km. It is also the north-western most county in Kenya and is known mostly for its scenic landscapes and rich culture. Read more about this company   Deputy Director Public Works Job Type Contract Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience Location Turkana Job Field Building and Construction  , Engineering / Technical  REF: TUR/CPSB/057/2022/2023: DEPUTY DIRECTOR PUBLIC WORKS, JOB GROUP ‘Q’, ONE (1) POST. Deputizing the director Public works and assist on matters of buildings/construction management in the county. Duties and responsibilities:- formulating, implementing and reviewing buildings/construction development policies, strategies, procedures, plans, standards and guidelines; initiating review and dissemination of appropriate legislation and regulations on buildings/constructions development; facilitating designs, approval and implementation of buildings/construction development programmes facilitating implementation of s
Read more

Project Director at LVCT Health

LVCT Health is an indigenous Kenyan non-governmental and not-for-profit organization established in 2001. We are driving Kenya towards HIV prevention, with an ultimate goal of reducing HIV infections to zero. We offer integrated HIV services through development of models that are scaled up to the national models. We also carry out sexual and reproductive ...   Project Director Job Type Full Time Qualification MBA/MSc/MA Experience 7 - 10 years Location Kiambu Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Job purpose The Project Director will be responsible for providing overall strategic and technical oversight to the Dhibiti Project in Central region. This includes responsibility for the technical, monitoring and evaluation and financial and operations components of the project. S/he will work closely with the Program Director and other directors/managers to ensure adherence to technical and contractual requirements of the grant, achievement of targets and project alignment to institutional vision
Read more

School Office Administrative Officer (a female preferred) at Tamkeen Integrated Schools

School Office Administrative Officer (a female preferred) Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma Experience 3 - 5 years Location Nairobi Job Field Administration / Secretarial  Tamkeen Integrated Schools (TIS), is a private school in Kileleshwa providing the revered Cambridge System from Kindergarten to A-levels with a strong emphasis on STEM, Islamic Education, and Coding Programs. Our holistic approach integrates spiritual enrichment, recreation, and specialized teaching in Islamic Values, Arabic, and Quran memorization, fostering student ownership of learning in a modern Islamic education system. Tamkeen Integrated Schools is actively seeking a highly skilled Administrative Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in school office administration, with a specific focus on the Cambridge system and academic matters. Exceptional organizational skills and a strong commitment to customer service and problem solving are essential. Key R
Read more