About Us

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc is a company supporting Ethiopia’s digital transformation. As a member of the Vodacom family, we have a wealth of experience connecting over 334 million people globally and over 180 million people in Africa across our network. We look forward to partnering with Ethiopians as we build a new network in Ethiopia.

We are setting the groundwork in readiness for the launch of our services next year and are looking to work with purpose-led teams that put the community at the heart of service.

Safaricom Ethiopia is offering a wide range of careers, whether you’re looking to join our technology, commercial or corporate teams. If you would like a challenge and the promise of a digital future for the people of Ethiopia, we are looking for you. 

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for Manager – Inbound Logistics in Supply Chain Management within Finance function in Ethiopia. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Detailed Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager (SCM) – Logistics & Distribution, the holder will be Managing the company’s inbound logistics processes by ensuring timely delivery of material from the company’s suppliers to the company designated storage points in order to meet company requirements through efficient and effective processes, metrics and monitoring tools.

Job Responsibilities

• Optimize and Improve operational efficiency by optimally managing the inbound logistics process improvement in the logistics chain
• Manage the documentation involved in the import process to ensure regulatory compliance and time and cost efficiencies.
• Manage supply risk management by ensuring all import shipments follow required regulatory procedures including PVoC and Insurance.
• Develop and continuously review SLA’s between Company and contracted service providers
• Manage import processes in a cost effective and efficient way – support cost saving and cost avoidance objectives
• Build strategic, professional and ethical relationships with the internal clients and external entities.
• Define, implement and maintain inbound logistics policy master data parameters for all stock items to support the inbound logistics and supply planning process including
• Promote Continuous Improvement including strategic reviews for inbound related functions utilizing quality processes and participate in high performance and self-directed work teams.
• To plan shipment movements as per supplier promise dates to meet the company’s strategic objectives
• Produce accurate and timely reports in accordance with the Supply Chain Metrics framework.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Technical Field or Equivalent
• At least 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Function especially in Inbound Logistics or Clearing & Forwarding.
• Additional professional qualification in Supply Chain will also be considered e.g. CSCP, CIPS, CILT
• Computer literate, proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP will be an added advantage

How to Apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on Ethiojobs.net