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Operations Assistant Jobs – AFRIpads (Uganda) Ltd.
Job Title: Operations Assistant
Organisation: AFRIpads (Uganda) Ltd.
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Logistics Manager
About Organisation:
AFRIpads (Uganda) Ltd. is a fast-growing social enterprise in Uganda that manufactures and sells reusable (washable) cloth sanitary pads as an impactful feminine hygiene solution for women and girls in East Africa and beyond. Creating social impact is paramount to AFRIpads’ business objectives. The company’s mission is to empower women and girls through business, innovation, and opportunity. Having pioneered the reusable sanitary pad market in East Africa, AFRIpads has reached more than 1 million women and girls with its product.
Job Summary: In order to get our products into the hands of as many girls and women as possible, the Operations Assistant will go a long way to providing logistical support and executing timely and exceptional customer experience.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Logistics Manager in organizing cost effective and quick transport for orders, supplies and staff.
- Update and maintain logistics tools/systems, filing and completing all logistics and fleet related records and documentation.
- Collaborate with different stakeholders and deliver key customer service.
- Provide timely administrative support to fellow staff members.
- Support the clearance of imported supplies with requisite authorities like URA, UNBS.
- Ensure that all vehicles have the necessary documentation & accessories.
- Ensure company vehicles are highly maintained and in good mechanical condition.
- Ensure timely vehicle servicing and repairs.
- Ensure all vehicles have fuel and the usage is timely accounted for.
- Conduct weekly vehicle inspections and maintenance of vehicle mileage records.
- Support in obtaining vendor quotations for local procurement.
- Support with data filing and completion of procurement records and documents.
- Issue transport quotes for upcountry/ outside Kampala orders.
- Support sourcing competitive transport service providers for exports.
- Prepare documentation of exports i.e. Certificate of origin, COC and inspections, Packing list, Airway bills, Insurance covers, etc.
- Liaise with stores in-charge for customer order issuance, dispatches and delivery.
- Support with external driving company and vehicles in case of driver shortage.
Qualifications Skills and Experience:
- Degree in Transport & Logistics, supply chain or related fields from a recognized institution of higher learning
- Three years of experience as Logistics Assistant/ Fleet Clerk / Operations Assistant or similar category in a busy environment
- You are an experienced fleet, logistics, and procurement professional.
- Experience working with both commercial and non-governmental sectors
- Strong business sense
- At least 4 years driving experience
- Experience dealing with drivers and mechanics
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (English)
- Proven problem solver
- Capability in MS office especially Excel
- Ability to coordinate many moving parts
- Data entry skills
- Ability to develop fleet reporting tools
- Attention to detail
- Personality profile: practical, highly organized, responsive, persistent, resourceful, likes challenges
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in this ambitious role at AFRIpads, we invite you to submit your application via the link below. When applying, you will be asked to upload your CV and short motivation for this role and key qualifications.
Deadline: 17th June 2024
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