SNV
Transportation & Logistics
Logistics Management
Bahir Dar
6 years - 7 years
1 Position
2025-01-16
to
2025-03-01
Procurement & supply management
Business Administration
Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Full Time
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Job Description
The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the organization’s fleet and warehouse operations. This role involves managing vehicle tracking systems, ensuring efficient transportation, and maintaining effective warehouse management practices. The primary goal is to streamline logistics processes, reduce costs, and support the overall operational efficiency of the organization by using developed ERP software.
Operation delivery
Organizes and integrates operational processes, optimizing the use of guidelines and procedures within projects and/or regional offices.
Provides support services such as procurement, administration, logistics, inventory management, ICT, legal, and HR.
Anticipates and addresses potential delivery challenges to ensure service continuity.
Fleet Management
Oversees daily fleet operations, including vehicle maintenance, fuel management, and driver management.
Implements and maintains a vehicle tracking system. Coordinates vehicle repairs and maintenance.
Ensures compliance with safety regulations and legal requirements.
Warehouse Management
Manages warehouse operations, including inventory control, storage, and distribution at regional office
Ensures adherence to warehouse policies and procedures.
Conducts regular stock takes and inventory audits.
General Logistics
Coordinates with procurement and program teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Manages transportation and shipping logistics. Manage admin and drivers at regional level
Develops and implements logistics strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Analysis and reporting
Maintains and updates a robust management information system
Provides regular, insightful reports on the performance of operation support services to the Regional Office Manager.
Ensures accurate and timely recording of fleet information, including vehicle logbooks and accident reports.
Business Development
Assess Support Requirements
Inform Project Implementation. Optimize Fleet Management.
Ensure Cost-Effectiveness. Incorporate Support Costs
Advisory Service
Assess Support Quality
Ensure Compliance and Monitor Performance.
Identify Improvement Opportunities
Process Development and Continuous Improvement
Identify Improvement Opportunities areas for improvement, such as fleet management, warehouse operations, and procurement.
Develop innovative solutions to address identified issues and enhance operational efficiency.
Work with the Regional office Manager to optimize fleet utilization and minimize downtime.
Educational Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
Proven experience with a minimum of 6 or 7 years of relevant and demonstrable experience in Fleet and Warehouse Management.
Additional Skills
Strong knowledge of fleet, warehouse, and liaison management practices.
Training in Auto mechanics is a basic requirement.
GPS tracking system experience is an advantage.
A level 2 or level 3 driving license is a basic requirement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SharePoint. Experience with ERP systems like SAP BD.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to recognize and create opportunities and to act accordingly.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to plan with good organizational skills, including prioritization and the ability to work under pressure.
High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
Commitment to SNV’s mission and values, gender equality, and social justice
Competencies:
Problem analysis
Result orientation
Initiative
Coaching
Perseverance
Persuasiveness
Contract Type: National – Full time
This position will be based on donor funding and approval confirmation.
Expected start date: 1st March 2025.
Duty Station: Bahir Dar.
Contract Duration: Ten Months with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on January 12, 2025.
Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters using THIS LINK
All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality.
If your experience and skills match the position’s requirements, we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.
Working at SNV
SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal and global network of experts.
At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and more.
Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for both nationally and internationally determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct“. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.
SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.
Fields Of Study
Procurement & supply management
Business Administration
Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
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