Distribution & Logistics Manager

Savannah Cement is the newest cement player to get into the Kenyan market and is currently about to complete a state-of –the-art greenfield cement grinding plant in Athi River Kenya.

The plant will employ the latest cement technology in the market to produce 1.5 million tonnes of various cement types per annum for the Kenyan and regional market.

Savannah Cement is seeking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and result oriented professionals, seeking a thrilling and fulfilling experience, to join the company in the following positions:

Distribution & Logistics Manager

This position reports to the Head of Sales and Marketing, this job entails organizing the storage and distribution of goods using complex IT and telecommunications systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the movement of goods in the supply chain, liaising with Transporters, retailers and consumers
• Analyze and give strategic response to external influences, such as legislation, fuel costs and environmental pressures
• Control stock, warehousing and ensuring structures are in place to monitor the flow of goods and materials
• Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods
• Forecast stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and evaluate performance
• Analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements and demand
• Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers and develop business by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems and generating new solutions; and
• Implement health and safety procedures

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a business related field with professional qualifications in distribution management or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3- 5 years experience in a reputable commercial organization
• Excellent managerial skills and a solid understanding of economics
• Good ICT knowledge with good technical skills
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• A high level of integrity, excellent conceptual, reporting, team relations, analytical, planning and coordination skills.
• Knowledge in the Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP); and
• Experience in the Cement Industry will be an added advantage.

Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.