Job Title: Logistics Officer
Organization: BIDCO
Uganda Limited
Uganda Limited
Duty Station:
Jinja, Uganda
Jinja, Uganda
Reports to: Head
of Logistics and Procurement
of Logistics and Procurement
About US:
Bidco Uganda Limited
(BUL) is an FMCG company that has established a modern edible oil processing
complex in Masese, Jinja. BUL has also developed 10,000 hectares of oil palm
plantations on Bugala Island, Kalangala District as a backward integration
component. All these are geared at serving the African markets with our brands
of fortified edible oils, fats and laundry soap.
(BUL) is an FMCG company that has established a modern edible oil processing
complex in Masese, Jinja. BUL has also developed 10,000 hectares of oil palm
plantations on Bugala Island, Kalangala District as a backward integration
component. All these are geared at serving the African markets with our brands
of fortified edible oils, fats and laundry soap.
Job Summary: The Logistics Officer will primarily manage
and coordinate the transportation of goods, raw materials; inclusive of customs
clearances to ensure smooth sustainability of the organization.
and coordinate the transportation of goods, raw materials; inclusive of customs
clearances to ensure smooth sustainability of the organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Tasked with preparing monthly logistics plan and reviewing it
regularly. - Planning raw material delivery schedules against available stocks,
consumptions and lead times. - Ensure timely deliveries at the lowest possible cost as well as
provision of reliable information to management. - Work closely with the purchase department to establish imports
orders placed and accordingly plan for appropriate mode of delivery. - Manage and supervise the movement and Flow of shipments from
respective origins to arrival at load port and follow up for timely port
clearance to avoid accrual of demurrage charges. - Plan and ensure smooth local customs clearance in accordance with
the statutory declaration processes. - Regularly monitor the company gross payment account with the Revenue
authority to verify material received against deductions made for proper
accountability and reconciliation. - Coordinate and harmonize all logistics activities to ensure timely
deliveries and smooth flow of raw materials to facilitate production. - Participate in the evaluation of suppliers, transporters and other
service providers attached to materials management department. - Ensuring good logistics planning, record keeping as well as
maintaining good work ethics as required by the company. - Keenly review service provider’s invoices in line with the agreed
contract terms and submit them to accounts for settlement of bills on the
due dates
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold a good Bachelor’s degree in
procurement and logistics, fleet management or any business related course
from a recognized University. - At least three years’ experience in similar role from a large
organization - Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills.
- A person of high integrity, highly motivated, innovative and a
committed team player. - Ability to withstand stressful work situations and have willingness
to work long hours outside the normal hours
How to Apply:
All interested
candidates who meet the above specifications should send their application and updated
CV to; The Head of Human Resources via Email only to: [email protected]
candidates who meet the above specifications should send their application and updated
CV to; The Head of Human Resources via Email only to: [email protected]
Deadline: 17th June 2018
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