Vacancy title:
Logistics Coordinator

Jobs at:
Africa Improved Foods Ltd (AIF)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 23rd April 2018.

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

JOB DETAILS:

Africa Improved Foods Ltd (AIF), is a Public-Private Partnership focused on addressing malnutrition through the production of nutritious, high quality fortified foods. It is a joint venture involving a number of international organisations: DSM – the largest nutrition company in the world; the World Bank (IFC); the UK Govt (CDC) the Dutch Govt (FMO). The Government of Rwanda, and the World Food Programme.
Our products are intended to address malnutrition among vulnerable population segments such as pregnant and breast-feeding mothers, older infants and young children especially in the first 1,000 days of their life and the whole family. To this end, we have built a world class food processing plant in Rwanda – to serve the East Africa region - and are now expanding into Ethiopia.
In as much as we are a commercial, for profit organization, we also strive to have the maximum social, economic and environmental impact possible on the communities in which we operate. In this respect, we have strong working relationships with reputable NGO’s across the EAC Region.
Our model is to source raw materials from local small-holder farmers, employ, develop and to deploy local talent in the creation and growth of our fortified foods business.
Our Mission is to provide African consumers with high-quality fortified complementary foods that are affordable and available.
Our Vision is to be a trusted Africa-based producer of a range of nutritious foods that are proven to improve health.
Africa Improved Foods Holding Ltd is looking for self-motivated, qualified individuals with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to join our young and energetic team on the position of Logistics Coordinator- Africa Improved Foods Ltd.
General Job information
Job title: Logistics Coordinator
Business Group/Unit: Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
Department: Procurement
Position in the organization
Reports to: Procurement Manager
Direct reports: None
Indirect reports: None

Purpose of the job
The jobholder plays a key role in related procedures to logistics, fleet, and transport management of all the goods (Direct and Indirect) to contribute towards achieving of company targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete documentation such as pick lists, bills of lading, work orders and shipping orders using computer-based technology
•  Develop a delivery plan and make sure the goods delivery is timely;
• Complete daily shipping and receiving logs
• Dispatch freight for delivery and arrange for pickups
• Record shipment data such as weight, charges and damages
• Contact carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue shipping instructions and delivery of materials
• Organize the logistics with suppliers in line with when the goods are needed at AIF.
• Organize transportation for incoming and outgoing goods
• Rectify problems such as damages, shortages and non-conformance to specifications
• Document and escalate any issue related to the daily deliveries to the respective department and make plans how to alleviate the issues that are shipping/receiving related.
• Assist with training of new employees on the key deliverables related to logistics
•  Complete safety reports in relation to health and safety issues
• Implement health and safety as per company standard
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Implement and advocate AIF Values as per company standard

Knowledge and educational level
Educational level:

• Bachelor in Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering or other relevant discipline
• Master’s in Business Administration will be an added advantage

Required level of experiences

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Logistics or Procurement
• At least 3 years’ experience in Supply chain of international cargos,
• Demonstrated experience in a coordination of fleet with different incoterms used or in a role of procurement environment and a good working knowledge of supply chain processes and techniques.
• Very good experience in handling supply contracts both at local, regional and global levels
• Mastering logistics terminologies and implementation
•  Very detailed oriented in his/her work
• Self-driven
• Excellent communication skills, influencing skills, analytical skills
• Change management, influencing skills
• Well structured & organized
• Team-player in different team-settings
•  Result oriented & Self-propelling attitude
• Pro-active in process-efficiency-initiatives

Other Competencies

• High level of integrity
• Open and flexible operating style with high transparency
•  Independent mind-set
• Excellent communication skills
• Resourceful, hands on, self-driven, ability to work with a minimum supervision
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory skills required
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required

Job application procedure

If you believe you meet the above requirements, please submit your application including an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, telephone contact and email address.
The deadline for receiving applications is Friday 23rd April 2018.
Please apply to:
Human Resources Director
Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd.
Kigali - Rwanda
E-mail on: recruitment@africaimprovedfoods.com
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.