JOB DETAILS:

Grainpulse Ltd is a first-of-its-kind integrated agribusiness company that deals in Agro Inputs, Animal Feed, Grain and Coffee, as well as provides Agronomy and Advisory services to smallholder and commercial farmers.

We are seeking to recruit a Logistics Operations Manager

The position reports to the Head of Supply Chain and will be based in Bugolobi, Kampala.

The job holder is responsible for managing logistics operations within the set company policies, processes and procedures to support the achievement of our business plans and support the achievement of both internal and external customers’ needs in line with business compliance requirements and related national regulatory frameworks.

The duties and responsibilities of the position are

a) Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers

o Select service providers and monitor service against set performance criteria

o Manage customer feedback and minimise transactional issues

o Negotiate rates and contracts with logistics providers

o Recommend optimal transport modes, routes or frequency

o Track and keep stakeholders informed and updated on progress

o Process and review documentation for accuracy and consistency

o Liaise with relevant authorities to ensure smooth logistics operations

b) Implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance

o Drive logistics processes within the business and advise of cost implications and efficiency

o Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities

o Maintain metrics, reports, and process-related documentation for internal review

c) Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of integrity and service within budgetary requirements

o Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports or customer issues

o Review the impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report results to others

o Safeguard the integrity of inventory and manage stock movements appropriately

o Interpret trends, review and analyze data in relation to logistics transactions

o Provide meaningful logistics data to others in the organisation to aid customer service and cost improvements

d) Manage logistics personnel and logistics systems and direct daily operations The ideal candidate must possess preferably a degree in Business or Commerce with a bias in Logistics or Supply Chain Management. Possession of a post-graduate qualification in Logistics Operations and any Supply Chain Management related field, and a professional qualification in CIPS & CILT is an added advantage. In addition, he or she holder should have 2 to 4 years of work experience at a similar level of responsibility.