Job Title: Logistics / Warehouse Officer
Organization: Catholic
Relief Services (CRS)
Relief Services (CRS)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Senior
Administration Officer
Administration Officer
About US:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-profit
organization which implements the commitment of the Bishops of the United
States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at
the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and
as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values
and our commitment to serving those in need.
organization which implements the commitment of the Bishops of the United
States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at
the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and
as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values
and our commitment to serving those in need.
Job Summary: The Logistics /
Warehouse Officer will be tasked with the coordination of the implementation of
all day-to-day logistics activities to ensure all programs and operations have
the goods and services needed when they need them in support of high-quality
programs serving the poor and vulnerable. Your knowledge and experience will
allow you to coordinate commodity and logistics needs and challenges and the
implementation of solutions, as you apply the principles of stewardship,
integrity, transparency, and accountability. You will help coordinate
activities related to warehouse maintenance and goods receipt, storage handling,
monitoring, and dispatch in support of the delivery of high-quality programming
to the poor and vulnerable.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with the Admin team and
relevant programming staff on logistics services that meet the pipeline
requirements. Help identify challenges in logistics management and provide
recommendations to address them. - Render support in the implementation of
delivery operations from arrival of goods in-country (or local purchase
point) to the warehouses/storage and on to the final distribution centers
in accordance with CRS and donor regulations and international and local
supply chain standards and requirements - Coordinate activities to ensure
warehousing/storage facilities and all necessary equipment and supplies
are secured and maintained in excellent physical condition and quantities
for proper storage and safeguarding of goods. Conduct routine daily
inspections and take immediate action to eliminate damages and
deficiencies. - Help coordinate and supervise activities related
to goods receipt, transportation, distribution, and disposal. - Help coordinate receipt (offloading,
checking and verifying quantities/weight and quality) and dispatch
(packing, labeling, loading); and, ensures verification, preparation, and
maintenance of accurate, complete, and up-to-date documentation on all
goods received and shipped. - Plan and supervise the work of casual
laborers. - Oversee and assist storage and inspection
of goods to ensure they are in excellent condition. Provide support in
damage and/or loss handling and replenishment of goods to ensure adequate
stock levels are maintained in accordance with program needs. - Support an efficient and reliable
inventory stock control system for goods and warehouse materials/equipment
and oversees maintenance of an up-to-date stock ledger. - Catholic Relief Services, Uganda Program
- Maintain updated files with all required
logistics documents and ensure all logistics management activities and
movements are fully and accurately documented. Prepare and/or review all
reports prior to submission per distribution requirements.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Catholic
Relief Services (CRS) Logistics / Warehouse Officer job opportunity should
hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or other relevant degree
preferred. Professional certifications(s) in supply chain or equivalent
field strongly preferred. - At least three years’ work experience in
supply chain, logistics, procurement management, preferably with an
international organization. - Extensive knowledge of political dynamics
along the chain, infrastructure, market knowledge, as well as related laws
and regulations. - Computer literacy i.e. proficient in MS
Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio). Experience with commodity
tracking systems is a plus. - Excellent planning, coordination,
prioritization, and time management skills - Good analytical skills with ability to
make independent judgment and decisions - Ethical conduct in accordance with
recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics - Highly proactive, resourceful,
solutions-oriented and results-oriented - Ability to work collaboratively as part of
a team environment - Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS
Staff): Serves with Integrity, Models Stewardship, Cultivates
Constructive Relationships, Promotes Learning
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates are encouraged
to send their cover letters, CVs and three work references (names and contact
information only) to [email protected]
to send their cover letters, CVs and three work references (names and contact
information only) to [email protected]
Deadline: 1st October
2017 by 5:00PM
2017 by 5:00PM
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