Logistics Officer Job at Aldelia

Aldelia

Logistics Officer Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: February 13 2024

Hiring Organization: Aldelia

Job Details:

Job Description
The Logistics Officer role is a full-time in-country role reporting directly to the Managing Director. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Logistics and export for cocoa
• Responsible for arranging logistics for cocoa exports.
• Manage and Supervise the loading of containers.
• Responsible for handling all export documentation.
• In charge of updating the Managing Director and customers on the export status.

Chocolate order fulfillment logistics and documentation
• Arrange logistics, documentation, and clearing for air freight shipments

• Arrange logistics, documentation, and clearing for Rwanda and Kenya road shipments.
• Responsible for negotiating cargo and freight rates for shipments.
• Support fulfillment of local orders.

Tours, customer visits and associated logistics.
• Responsible for handling visits of incoming foreign customers, auditors, and investors
• Manage bookings, handling guides, arranging vehicles

• Arrange and communicating itineraries, booking permits, etc.

Warehouse/Stock oversight and General Support.
• Support MD in regular oversight of Latitude warehouses and inventory management
• Conduct routine monthly visits to audit cocoa stock and warehouse management at various premises

• Conduct Routine monthly checks on Kampala chocolate stock

Required Experience
• Fluent spoken and written English (required)
• Previous management experience
• 3 years of experience in an agricultural business
• High proficiency in MS Excel and Office (required)

• Previous work experience in manufacturing, food production, or warehousing
• Excellent communication skills via email, phone, and report writing
• Willingness to live and work in rural area for extended periods

Remuneration & Benefits
Monthly salary will be based on experience. The candidate will additionally be provided with the following benefits:
• Coverage of health-related costs
• Communications allowance
• On-site lunch during work days
• Regular feedback and professional development from your manager
• Opportunities to engage in relevant trainings and continuing education