Fresher Logistics Assistant Job Opportunities – Joint Medical Store (JMS)

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Job Title: Logistics Assistant (Fresher Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Joint Medical Store (JMS)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Logistics Officer

 

About US:

Joint Medical Store (JMS) is a Church founded private not-for-profit organization whose mission is to supply medicines, medical equipment and related healthcare services, and training of assured quality to the people of Uganda at affordable prices; Whereas Gradian Health Systems is in the business of curating, manufacturing and selling medical technology and equipment.

 

Job Summary:  The Logistics Assistant will support warehouse operations with respect to preparation, dispatch and delivery of customers’ consignments in accordance with the warehouse guidelines.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Enter dispatch data into IFS and verify consignments being dispatched
  • Follow customer orders, liaise with warehouse on status of order, consolidate & make available consignments at dispatch and ready for transportation to the designated facilities.
  • Adhere to the project and Regular Order Delivery Schedule (RODS)
  • Perform route optimization through the ERP, and draw shorter routes in order to minimize transportation costs, create a loading list bearing in mind the minimum delivery value and delivery schedule and share loading lists with the transporter to avail optimal trucks to ensure timely delivery
  • Scan all stages for walk in customers and delivery orders (POA, POH, POHD and POD)
  • Arrange documentation and verify with driver to ensure consignments are dispatched with proper paper work and dispatch items for waiting customers in the shortest time possible.
  • Monitor and verify mileage sheets before approval for payment and follow-up on credit notes for any damages and loss during transportation
  • Track vehicles in the field to ensure drivers adhere to routes.
  • Scan Barcodes for proof of handling while loading and advise driver to do POD while delivering
  • Authorize and verify all dispatches to ensure that they are accurate and have the necessary documents and are as per loading list
  • Respond to any queries or complaints about quality and quantity of goods dispatched
  • Retrieve documents from archive to be able to do proper follow up and liaise with warehouse personnel to determine the way forward.
  • Sign and approve documents to enable dispatch of consignment




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Diploma in Stores and Warehousing, Logistics, Customer Care.
  • Training in Public Health related field.
  • At least one year of experience in reputable logistics or service industry
  • Numerical and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical products and other allied health care products is a requirement
  • Honesty – Integrity and Dependable
  • Flexible – ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Knowledge of SPSS & Stata

 

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their applications, resume, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and three referees (who are not relatives) with their day time telephone contacts. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Email to HRA@jms.co.ug

 

Please address your applications to:

The Manager Human Resources & Administration

Joint Medical Store

P.O. Box 4501

Kampala, Uganda

 

Deadline:  Wednesday 22nd December, 2021 at 5.00pm.

 

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