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SolarNow is a distribution and finance company that sells high quality solar product and appliances to households and businesses in Uganda. The company started in 2011 and has since opened 36 branches throughout Uganda, employs around 250 people. 

• Co-ordinate the warehousing, distribution,
  transportation functions of all inventory in the company.
• Create
  and maintain proper reporting tools that optimise performance of the
  logistics department.
• Create
  and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and
  processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial
  performance.
• Direct,
  optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Liaise
  and negotiate with local suppliers
• Keep
  track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs
  and efficiency
• Arrange
  and plan out warehouse, catalog goods and plan delivery routes
• Resolve
  any arising problems or complaints from clients both internally and externally
• Supervise,
  coach and train the logistics team
• Meet
  cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Maintain
  metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Comply
  with laws, regulations and OHS & E requirements
• Continuously
  look for improvements to operations
• Working
  proactively with various departments to realize efficiencies and manage
  expectations

• The ideal candidate for the Logistics Manager
  job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Transport and Logistics
  or Supply Chain and other any relevant courses.
• Professional Courses in Logistics and
  Supply Chain Management are an added advantage.
• A minimum of five years of proven working
  experience as a logistics manager.
• Demonstrable
  ability to lead and manage team
• Excellent
  analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability
  to work independently and handle multiple projects
• Having
  strong communication skills with keen attention to detail
• High
  degree of integrity
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good
  personal presentation skills
• Ability
  to make tough decisions even when under pressure
• Good
  commercial and business understanding
• Mature
  personality
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good team player

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