Logistics Supervisor at HC Solutions Ltd: (Deadline 31 May 2023)

Logistics Supervisor at HC Solutions Ltd: (Deadline 31 May 2023)

JOB VACANCY-LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR

HC Solutions Ltd is a Human Resources Management Agency registered in Rwanda. The Company has a team of highly experienced Human Resources professionals, with a rich exposure in various sectors including Banking, Hospitality, Telecom, Logistics, Manufacturing, NGO’s, UN Agencies etc.

On behalf of our client, HC Solutions Ltd is looking for a self-motivated, qualified individual with passion to join the team on the position of Logistics Supervisor.

Job Title: Logistics Supervisor

Organization Unit: Illovo Sugar Kigali

Reporting line: Manager / Illovo Sugar Kigali

• Implement and drive Illovo Logistics Way and related standards to ensure Logistics excellence and cost optimization
• Manage the warehouses and related processes to optimize cost, efficiency and productivity across the network
• Ensure contracts are effectively negotiated and SLAs managed to the benefit of the company
• Ensure effective management of warehouse resources and processes (people, consumables, material handling equipment and related administration)
• Manage performance of Transport contractors to ensure effective execution of the Logistics strategy through LOC planning
• Drive in-Country commercialization and customer centricity
• Ensure talent and performance management are embedded in local ways of working
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Drive in-Country commercialization and customer-centricity
• Adhere to in-Country SHERQ standards and promote world class safety practices

         The Job Holder will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Capture and analyze data to draw insights on the stock, finance and planning system (e.g. Sales Orders, Transfer Orders, Stock in Transit from Regional Contracts and Monthly Shipping Plans).
  • Contribute to planning on all transport & logistics systems to meet long term plans, ensure continuity/efficiency
  • Route to consumer enablement and execution
  • Scheduling and placement of domestic trucks and wagons at the warehouse to ensure that truck waiting times are minimized.
  • Provide input to and effectively manage the transport budget on a daily/weekly/monthly basis, by managing rates per allocation per transporter to always optimize transport costs
  • Manage the correct loading sequence to effectively facilitate multi-SKU/drop deliveries
  • Manage the compliance of all transport rates Government regulations and Statutory instructions to ensure that stock movements are in line with these laws
  • Manage timeous transporter payments to encourage cash flow & high truck availability.
  • Customer complaints capture and management
  • Communicate customer delivery updates until delivery is complete
  • Adopt and embed best practices, minimum standards, policies, processes, tools, technology and enablers through the Illovo Logistics Way and capability development strategy
  • Work with Group Logistics to implement cost effective and efficient warehouse management processes
  • Manage effective utilization of warehouses through optimization of warehouse efficiencies, MHE’s, layouts, put away / picking methods and movement processes, and initiation of improvements as required
  • Manage effective Min / Max inventory targets across the warehouse network in line with working capital
  • Manage transporter performance against logistics contracts for domestic (and export, where applicable) markets through measurement against KPIs and management of freight rates
  • Drive cost saving to optimize the cost of logistics through the TCOL system, without compromising agreed customer service standards
  • Ensure the effective picking, staging and dispatch of orders to achieve the defined customer-specific delivery schedules
  • Engage with Group Logistics to identify issues and opportunities for improvement in facilities, processes, metrics and subsequent activities, and to guide the Logistics strategy going forward
  • Work with Group to implement key metrics and measurement systems to monitor effectiveness of decisions and optimize the supply chain and its resources to deliver on the strategic plan
  • Develop, motivate and manage Logistics operational budgets
  • Identify and monitor KPIs to track performance and flag any issues
  • Drive benchmarking and continuous improvement analysis to flag gaps and optimize value in function
  • Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).
• Direction: Understand the facts, listen to key stakeholders, and communicate objectives clearly, concisely and consistently
• Alignment: Clearly define roles, responsibilities, and expectations, and think and act in ways that benefit the whole function
• Commitment: Be consistent in what we say and do, clearly linking strategy to decision-making and performance
• Develop: Build and develop own and team capabilities in Logistics.
• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in Supply Chain / Logistics / Transport Management
• 5 years’ experience in transport / fleet / warehouse management, with exposure to and understanding of supplier management and rates negotiations. Understanding of reverse logistics. Knowledge of export logistics is preferred where relevant in-country. Working knowledge of warehouse operations, including warehouse processes and best practice, material handling equipment, inventory management and safety requirements
• Sound business acumen; leadership and management skills; relationship management skills to build effective partnerships with providers; analytical ability; planning and problem solving skills; effective communication skills; knowledge and ability to work with and optimize transport and warehouse management software systems

All interested applicants should submit their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic documents, and other relevant certificates recruitment@hcsolutions.rw  no later than Wednesday 31^st May 2023 at 5 PM.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information about HC Solutions Ltd, please visit the below: https: https://hcsolutions.rw/