Vacancy – Logistics Supervisor

Our client, a leading office furniture supplier is seeking to recruit a highly talented and field oriented professional to fill in the following position:

Logistics Supervisor

Reporting to Sales Manager, the Logistics Supervisor will be responsible for leading a team of drivers in delivering company goods efficiently, creating work schedules and transportation routes, managing budget for vehicle repair and training drivers to ensure maximum success.

Principal Accountabilities

• Managing warehouse stock inventory through monitoring of daily warehouse activities, cycle counts, stock takes and audit of same to verify results.
• Ensuring all fleet members have license, up to date training and that the staff adhere to schedules and proper driving practices.
• Ensuring compliance with the health and safety standards and other legal requirements.
• Providing regular reports to management on budgeting, schedules, maintenance and fleet progress.
• Training staff on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practice and taking preventive measures.
• Safeguarding warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Monitoring the performance and activities of the warehouse through the use of KPIs, with a primary focus on cost controls and coordinating deliveries with carriers.
• Maintaining proper physical conditions of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement
• Developing methods to decrease cost and improve efficiency including but not limited to follow up with clients after closing a sale to ensure customer satisfaction

Key Qualifications and Experience.

• Holds a Degree/Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or related functions from a recognized University.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in fleet management
• Technical knowledge of furniture and its assembly is a must
• Knowledgeable in technical furniture and its assembly
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to initiate ideas and provide solutions to challenges
• Possess basic computer skills – Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 18th, May 2021 clearly stating the subject heading “LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR”. Indicating their current and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.