Logistics Officer job at Kiira Motors Corporation
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Vacancy title:
Logistics Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Manufacturing , Category: Transportation & Logistics ]

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Kiira Motors Corporation

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, January 07 2025 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Jinja, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 20 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
Ensure that materials, parts, and finished products flow smoothly throughout the production and distribution process. Support the efficient operation of the Kiira Vehicle Plant by managing inventory, coordinating with suppliers, arranging transportation, and continuously improving logistics processes. Through effective planning, cost control, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards, maintain uninterrupted production lines, supporting Kiira Motors in meeting production targets and delivering buses on schedule.

Key Functions
1. Shipment Coordination and Customs Management: Coordinate with forwarding and clearing agencies to facilitate the clearing operations of shipments from ports. Prepare, maintain, and update the customs exemption list for all materials, including raw materials and spare parts, in collaboration with the Procurement and Disposal Unit.
2. Transportation and Receiving: Arrange transportation of shipments post-customs clearance, both domestically and internationally. Receive consignments from various stations, ensuring proper storage in designated facility areas.
3. Material Handling and Movement: Load, unload, and move materials within or near the plant, yard, or work site using pallets, trays, racks, and shelves. Interpret work orders or follow instructions to determine material or container movements, ensuring efficient handling.
4. Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Load materials into vehicles, securing them to prevent transit damage. Operate industrial trucks or electric hoists to assist in loading or moving materials and products; perform simple adjustments or repairs using hand tools.
5. Work Area Maintenance and Additional Duties: Clean work areas, machines, and equipment using appropriate tools and compounds to assist machine operators. Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager Production Management to support overall operational efficiency.
6. Prepare Monthly Work Plans and Reports: Develop and submit monthly work plans and performance reports, detailing progress and key performance indicators for assigned duties.
7. Additional Responsibilities: Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate superior.

Education Background
1. Bachelor’s Degree (Honors) in Supply Chain Management
2. Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
3. Logistics Management
4. Transportation
5. Related Field from a recognized Institution

Skills
• Strong understanding of logistics, warehousing, and inventory management principles
• Proficiency in using logistics management systems and software tools
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to coordinate transportation schedules and resolve delivery issues efficiently
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills
1. Experience in working with suppliers and managing fleet operations
2. Familiarity with production material flows and manufacturing operations
3. Knowledge of ERP systems for inventory and logistics management
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to optimize logistics processes

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months:

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, January 07 2025
Duty Station: Jinja
Posted: 20-12-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-12-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 20-12-2070
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