Job Title: Logistics Manager
Organisation: ENGIE Energy Access
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Operations
About US:
ENGIE Energy Access is one of the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa, with a mission to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions and life-changing services with exceptional customer experience. The company is a result of the integration of Fenix International, ENGIE Mobisol and ENGIE PowerCorner; and develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGo solar home systems are financed through affordable installments from $0.14 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,700 employees, operations in 9 countries across Africa (Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1 million customers and more than 5 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to remain the leading clean energy company, serving millions of customers across Africa by 2025.
Job Summary: The Logistics Manager is an integral part of the Operations department. He/she must be attentive to detail, agile, ready to learn, grow and champion our logistics operations. He/she must be attentive to cost reduction, efficiency, in speedy deliveries, knowledge of customs procedure and harmonization codes, cargo & tax classification. He/she will also interface with forwarders, transport and will be a leader who leads by example with ethics and integrity. He/she will closely work with the Head of Operations to align operational needs to achieve efficiency.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Demand & Supply Forecasting
- Analyze historical & existing data to develop accurate demand and supply forecasts.
- Work closely with relevant stakeholders to accurately predict future requirements from manufacturers and suppliers
- Ensure the SOP Process is properly followed and implemented while working closely with the head of operations
- Make sure Demand &Supply Planning tools are accurately and timely filled and passed onto the HOD for review and approval
- Work closely with internal functions to predict stock outs and immediately source from neighboring entities to avoid stock outs and or overstocks.
Clearing & Forwarding
- Manage end to end clearing and forwarding process in coordination with contracted agencies
Manage C&F Supplier relationships
- Properly assess tax worksheets, carefully study CPC, HSC codes to make sure we are accurately paying the right amounts
- Develop and build strong relationships with regulatory bodies like URA,UNBS,et al
- Prepare and follow through on exemptions and make sure we are compliant and within gazetted regimes at all times
- Make sure there is proper documentation before clearances are done and make sure there are no errors that will lead to delayed clearances and penalties
- Follow up on PVOCs and any other inspections required to facilitate the clearing and forwarding process
Field Distribution
- Design, manage and implement an efficient and effective distribution schedule & report to the HOD
- Analyze the field stock distribution planner to effectively monitor stock availability at all points of distribution
- Manage distribution cost to align within budget requirement & target
- Manage & monitor while tracking 3pl providers to match to EEA requirements
- Proper and accurate forecasting of field points of stock requirements while avoiding over stocks or understocks and share with HOD for approval
Reverse Logistics
- Work with the HOD to build, run and account for efficient reverse logistics processes
- Work with HOD to manage efficiently and effectively product returns on time in full while working with the data team to track accurately and report to the HOD
- Work with the HOD to manage stock availability and forecast of SWAP stock
- Administration/leadership
- Manage,train,mentor and lead a team to effect overall positive results
- Keep track of license requirements, expiries and applications for HOD approval
- Set goals, KPIs for your team and track them to full utilization
- Keep track of department H&SE requirements and targets
- Uphold the highest levels of ethics and integrity for you and your team
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics and or Supply chain management
- At least five years of experience in a similar role
- Previous team management experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead process change.
- Ability to work in a TEAM setting.
- Experience in working with large distribution channels and internal shipping agents.
- Familiarity with tax laws and similar regulatory requirements
- Ability to build and enhance relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
- Good forecasting and demand analytics.
- Strong data analytical and presentation skills.
- Experience of working in a busy and fast paced environment.
- Language(s): English
- Any other language
- Technology:
- Microsoft suite – required.
- ASSYCUDA
- SAP
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
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