Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 30, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Reporting to the CEO of Grain Connect, the Logistics Specialist is expected to be responsible and accountable for the management of all logistics-related functions, including but not limited to setting up our hubs and moving containers.

Key Responsibilities include:
• Manage the full logistical chain of business from farmer to off-taker as detailed below:
• Facilitate the delivery of produce from one destination to another
• Do complete route planning:
• From farmer to local storage hub
• From storage hub to off-taker
• Manage activities throughout the purchase cycle, order fulfilment and transportation cycle to make sure established deadlines are met
• Arrange and implement the logistics of setting up new storage hubs, this includes, planning, assessment of container quality, container fabrication, arranging civil works and transportation of containers on site
• Continually review freight costs and transportation rates to keep costs down where possible
• Streamline / automate transportation processes to ensure efficiency
• Regularly provide complete logistics analysis and reporting
• Build and manage a network of third-party service transport providers
• Any other roles and responsibilities assigned from time to time

Key Competencies (skills)
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively utilize the allocated resources in a cost-effective way
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload with a focus on urgency and importance
• Ability to work under pressure
• A proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders and ensure maximum productivity and speed
• Ability to understand and take advantage of differences in local transportation methods throughout the counties

Experience and Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Operations Management / Supply Chain or any other business-related field
• Proven working experience of 5 years in logistics and supply chain management
• Expertise in logistics management specific to rural agriculture
• Good knowledge of efficiency and improvement tools and processes such as KAIZEN

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure

If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, please send your cover letter to recruitment@farmshine.io  enclosing your CV.

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