Job
Title: Logistics
Officer/Coordinator
Title: Logistics
Officer/Coordinator
Organisation: Living
Goods (LG)
Goods (LG)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Logistics
Manager
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.
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.
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
Inspect received items against
product requirements and specifications
Reporting: Gather data and complete monthly product
dashboard
dashboard
Shipping &
Transportation
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.
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.
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.
strongly encouraged to Apply Online at the web link below.
Deadline: 7th April 2019
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